Your new company

Hays Accountancy and Finance are working with a multi-academy trust operating across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire who are looking for a finance assistant to join their head office team. You will be working on a temporary basis initially, with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

Your new role

You will be working 37 hours per week within a friendly and supportive team as a finance assistant reporting to the finance manager within the trust. You will play an active role in providing an efficient and effective service to all schools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Audit and compliance
• Budget management
• Advice and support
• Additional administrative duties

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working in a finance position in a fast-paced environment (prior experience within a school or trust is desirable)

• Ability to manage a heavy work load and prioritise effectively

• Strong IT skills, including financial systems and Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Excellent numerical skills and a keen eye for detail

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, 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 about your career.