?? Job Title: Finance Assistant - Education Sector?? Location: Just outside Middlesbrough?? Hours: 35 hours per week | Flexible start and finish times?? Contract Type: Temporary - ongoing?? Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 full-time equivalent
Hays are currently recruiting for a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join the finance team of a well-regarded educational institution located just outside of Middlesbrough. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful sector while developing your finance career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. Your duties will include:
Invoice Processing: Accurate and timely entry of supplier invoices
Payments & Reconciliations: Processing payments and reconciling accounts, including bank and petty cash
Budgetary Control: Supporting budget holders with financial queries and monitoring expenditure
Financial Reporting: Assisting with the preparation of monthly and year-end financial reports
System Maintenance: Ensuring financial systems are up-to-date and accurate
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in a finance or accounts assistant role, ideally within the education sector
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with Sage 200 is highly desirable.