School Finance Manager
Salary/Rate:£24 - £26 per hour
Sector:Education: Finance & Resources
Location:London
Job type:Temporary / Interim
Job ref:MT1809
Post Date:September 18, 2026
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Mark Taylor
Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment
About the Role
My client is a school based in West London and they are now looking to recruit a Finance Manager for a short-term temporary assignment to cover a period of sickness.
Working closely with the Headteacher and the Head of Finance, the role centres on managing the income and expenditure of the school, providing insightful reporting and analysis for the SLT. Key to success in this post will be setting and controlling budgets, forecasting and management accounts.
Applications are sought from experienced finance candidates, either formally qualified or actively studying a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA , AAT or equivalent) with previous experience of operating at a similar level, within schools or other educational sector experience. Certainly, evidence of managing and controlling budgets, good IT and reporting experience will be required.
Previous experience within the education sector is essential for this role.
My client is looking to fill this role as a matter of urgency so you must be available to start immediately.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Working closely with the Headteacher and the Head of Finance, the role centres on managing the income and expenditure of the school, providing insightful reporting and analysis for the SLT. Key to success in this post will be setting and controlling budgets, forecasting and management accounts.
Applications are sought from experienced finance candidates, either formally qualified or actively studying a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA , AAT or equivalent) with previous experience of operating at a similar level, within schools or other educational sector experience. Certainly, evidence of managing and controlling budgets, good IT and reporting experience will be required.
Previous experience within the education sector is essential for this role.
My client is looking to fill this role as a matter of urgency so you must be available to start immediately.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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