Explore and Apply for Assistant Finance Manager jobs in Lancashire, United Kingdom

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!

Hays Education are looking for a finance officer to join our friendly and professional education team based in the Nelson/Colne 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 full time finance post with hours of approximately 8am - 4pm on an ongoing temporary basis starting in the coming weeks.

Your new role

• Preparing, processing and reconciling invoices, orders, payments and receipts
• Producing and analysing financial reports and statements for the school leadership team and governors
• Auditing accounts and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data
• Reconciling accounts
• Supporting the finance manager with budget planning and monitoring

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working in a finance or accounting role, preferably in an educational setting
• Knowledge of financial systems and software, such as 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'll get in return

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience.
• You will accrue holiday pay with the option to take it at any point of the year.
• You will receive free and up to date online safeguarding training.
• You will also have a consultant available to you who will support you throughout your role.
• You can also earn £250 in vouchers when you refer a friend to Hays! *

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this finance officer role in our Nelson/Colne 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.