School Finance Assistant

• School in Nottingham
• Full-time
• Immediate start
• Temporary
• School-based experience is Essential

Are you an experienced School Finance Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity? I am supporting a busy and welcoming school in Nottingham who are seeking a confident, organised Finance Assistant to join their team.

YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Processing invoices, raising purchase orders, managing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Reconciling Parent Pay, school meals, trips, and other income streams, ensuring all transactions are logged correctly.
• Updating records on school finance software (e.g., FMS, SIMS, Arbor) and ensuring data accuracy.
• Assisting with monitoring departmental spending and providing basic financial reports when required.
• Communicating professionally with suppliers, staff, and external agencies regarding finance queries.
• Assisting the front office with reception cover, emails, document preparation, and compliance tasks when needed.
• Following procedures linked to safeguarding, GDPR, confidentiality, and financial regulations.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Previous School-Based experience (ESSENTIAL)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Strong numeracy, organisation, and accuracy in record keeping
• Confidence using finance systems (e.g., FMS, SIMS, Arbor) and Microsoft Office
• A professional, proactive approach and strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and maintain confidentiality at all times

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN:

• Competitive salary / daily rate
• Ideal school-friendly working hours
• A dedicated Hays Education consultant supporting your career journey
• Free online CPD training
• Access to our app
• Up-to-date safeguarding training before your assignment
• Expert advice on CV writing and interview preparation

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