Finance Officer - Preston

12 Months Initially 30 Hours per Week | Term Time Only + 3 weeks Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and friendly school in Preston to recruit a dedicated School Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the school's finances. The role is offered on a 12-month basis, in the first instance, with working arrangements of approximately 30 hours per week, term time only + 3 weeks contract. Your new role Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the school, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective financial administration. Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments Reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting Managing income collection and banking procedures Liaising with suppliers and resolving invoice queries Assisting with month-end and year-end financial processes Supporting payroll administration where required Ensuring compliance with school financial regulations and proceduresWhat you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous finance experience, ideally within a school or public sector setting Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Excel The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach A recognised finance qualification, such as AAT, would be highly desirable, although candidates with strong relevant experience will also be considered.What you'll get in return Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly school environment Flexible working pattern of approximately 30 hours per week Term Time Only + additional weeks considered Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Dedicated support from Hays throughout the recruitment processWhat you need to do now If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding opportunity within education in Preston, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Hays Education for a confidential discussion. 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)