Finance Assistant
  • England,East Midlands,Nottinghamshire
  • Part Time, Temporary
  • £13 - £13.50 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionFinance AssistantLocation: Nottinghamshire (Hybrid Working Available)
3 Month Temp role
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm | Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established and growing organisation within the education sector. Working as part of a supportive Central Finance Team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations while supporting multiple sites across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to further develop their career within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
The RoleReporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide high-quality financial and administrative support across a broad range of finance activities.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Assisting with month-end processes, including bank reconciliations and journal postings

*Processing income, sales invoices and cash receipts

*Raising sales invoices and maintaining accurate financial records

*Processing staff expenses and bursary payments

*Supporting BACS and faster payment runs

*Managing petty cash transactions and credit card reconciliations

*Assisting with ledger reconciliations and finance reporting

*Supporting audit preparation and compliance activities

*Responding to finance-related queries via phone and email

*Providing support to the wider finance team during busy periods

*Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:
*Previous experience working within a finance team

*Strong administration and organisational skills

*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

*The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

*Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels

*A proactive and flexible approach to work

Desirable*AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

*Experience working within an education, academy or school environment

*Experience of financial systems and reconciliations

What’s on Offer?*Hybrid working arrangement

*Competitive salary

*Supportive and collaborative finance team

*Opportunity to develop finance skills across a broad range of responsibilities

*Meaningful role within a respected organisation making a positive impact in the local community

If you’re an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Job number 3864691

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Company Details:
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Established in 1993, Macildowie is a market leading recruitment firm, specialising in Human Resources, Accountancy & Finance, Procurement & Supply Cha...
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