Finance Officer

Thrive (Education) Recruitment LtdStonehousereedpublished 09/21/2026
Must-have:Senior

STROUD

Independent School

Immediate Start | 4-Week Contract

Thrive Education are looking for an experienced Finance Officer / School Bursar to step into a fantastic independent school in Stroud for an immediate four-week contract.

This is a lovely short-term opportunity for someone who knows school finance inside out and can come in, hit the ground running and confidently take ownership of the day-to-day financial operation.

We’re looking for someone experienced across the typical responsibilities of a school bursar/finance officer, including:

  • Purchase and sales ledger
  • Invoicing and supplier payments
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Budget monitoring and financial reporting
  • Payroll and staff-related finance administration
  • Managing income and expenditure
  • Supporting month-end processes
  • Liaising with senior leadership, suppliers and external professionals
  • General financial administration and ensuring accurate financial records

Previous school finance/bursar experience is essential – we need somebody who can walk through the door and get going with minimal hand-holding.

Stroud 4 weeks Immediate start Independent school

It really is a lovely gig for an experienced school finance professional who happens to be available right now.

Interested – or know somebody who might be?