School Finance Assistant

Part-time (20 hours) | Immediate Start | Leicester | Temporary I am working with a well-established college to recruit a Finance Assistant to support their busy finance team. This is a full-time temporary opportunity with an immediate start, ideal for an experienced administrator or finance professional looking to work within education. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Process purchase orders, invoices, payments, and supplier queries Carry out bank reconciliations and manage petty cash Support payroll administration and staff expense claims Maintain accurate financial records and finance systems Liaise with suppliers and assist with month-end reporting Support compliance with financial policies and procedures WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Previous administration and finance-related experience Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Strong communication and relationship-building skills School or college experience is desirable but not essential WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE Competitive hourly rate Long-term temporary opportunity Dedicated support from your Hays Education consultant Free CPD and safeguarding training Access to the Hays app for timesheets and job updates CV and interview support throughout the process REFER A FRIEND Know someone suitable for a school support role? Refer them to Hays Education and receive £250 in high-street vouchers for every successful referral (T&Cs apply). If you're an experienced Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, or Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)