Are you ready to take on a rewarding interim role where your financial expertise can have a real impact within an education setting?

Do you have excellent numeracy and accounting skills?

Do you have experience of working with financial systems and processes? If yes, then get in touch today about this position in Preston!

Hays Education are looking for a finance assistant to join our friendly and professional education team based in the Preston area. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the setting's financial records, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and standards.

This is a finance job with hours of approximately 8am - 4pm on an ongoing temporary basis starting ASAP until at least Christmas. Part time applicants can also be accepted for this job. School experience is essential. Previous experience of the Access system and a DBS on the update service would be preferred.

Your new role

• Supporting day-to-day financial operations, including invoicing, banking and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Producing and analysing financial reports and statements for the school leadership team
• Auditing accounts and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data
• Reconciling accounts
• Supporting the senior leaders with budget planning and monitoring
• Contributing to the school's strategic planning and continuous improvement by providing financial expertise.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working in a finance or accounting role in an educational setting is essential.
• Knowledge of financial systems and software, such as Access, PS Financials, SIMS or FMS
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• An enhanced DBS check on the update service would be ideal but not essential.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this school finance assistant role in our Preston school setting, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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