At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the finance team with processing invoices, payments, and maintaining financial records.
- Company: Well-established college in Leicester with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, long-term opportunity, and free training.
- Other info: Immediate start with dedicated support and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in finance while contributing to the education sector.
- Qualifications: Previous finance or administration experience and strong IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29786 - 36406 £ per year.
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
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