School Finance Assistant

Confidential; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Access to Hays app for timesheets

CV and interview support

Job summary

Confidential in Leicester seeks a Finance Assistant to support a busy finance team. This part-time, 20-hour role is a temporary position with an immediate start, ideal for an experienced administrator or finance professional looking to work within education.

You will handle POs, invoices, reconciliations, payroll support, and month-end tasks while maintaining accurate records and compliant procedures. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

If you're an experienced Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, or Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.