Job Description
Service Care Solutions are working alongside a Local Authority in Nottingham for a Schools Finance Assistant on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.
Role: School Finance Assistant
Salary: £17.70 - £20.62 per hour (PAYE) / £19.65 - £23.00 per hour (Umbrella/Ltd)
Contract: 5 months on going
Location: Nottingham
Working: Hybrid/Remote (requirement for school visits)
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee financial systems.
* Handle bank reconciliations, accruals, journals, and virements; support budget preparation and monitoring.
* Prepare and analyse financial reports, providing schools with financial insights.
* Ensure adherence to local government and education sector financial regulations.
* Proficiency in financial systems (Fusion/Oracle, FMS, BPS) and Excel/Office. Familiarity with Bromcom, Access, or Iris is a plus.
* Experience with bank reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
* Knowledge of school funding processes and local government finance.
* AAT qualification (preferred but not essential).
* Strong communication and accuracy under pressure.
If you are interested in the role, or know anyon...