Accounts Officer

Location: Scarborough

Salary: £28,000–£30,000 (DOE)

I am recruiting on behalf of a valued client for a professional, resilient, and personable Accounts Officer to join a friendly and collaborative finance team within an educational setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of varied finance duties while acting as a key representative of the organisation.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations, support budgeting and reporting processes, and maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all data is up to date.
• Process purchase invoices, staff claims, purchase orders, supplier payments, and manage petty cash, credit card transactions, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with preparing budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and monitoring expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Produce monthly, termly, and ad-hoc financial reports and support financial analysis for decision-making.
• Support accurate and timely payroll processing, including pensions and statutory deductions, and process staff expenses.
• Prepare and issue invoices for school fees and activities, monitor outstanding payments, and liaise professionally with parents/guardians.
• Record, reconcile, and report on all income streams including grants and donations.
• Assist with compliance requirements, annual audits, financial controls, and secure handling of financial information.
• Provide financial advice to staff, support ad-hoc tasks and projects, and maintain high standards of confidentiality and integrity.
• Engage in ongoing training and development to support the role.

About you:

• AAT Level 4 is ideal, though QBE candidates with strong practical experience are welcome.
• Strong financial administration experience and solid numeracy and literacy (GCSE Maths & English required).
• Confident in chasing debtors professionally and representing the organisation with a positive telephone manner.
• Able to build relationships, work collaboratively, and adapt to a small, supportive team environment.
• Resilient, composed, and able to maintain professionalism without taking things personally.
• Open-minded attitude and willingness to grow with the role.

If you are looking for a varied, people-focused finance role where you can make a genuine impact, please submit your CV for confidential consideration.