Job Title: Finance Assistant Location: Small Heath Organisation: Monarch Education Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. About Us: Monarch Education is dedicated to connecting talented education professionals with rewarding roles in schools across Birmingham. We pride ourselves on providing excellent support to our partner schools and fostering a positive working environment. Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth operation of our financial processes. If you are organised, diligent, and eager to develop your finance skills, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Assist with financial data entry, record keeping, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance Support the finance team with invoice processing, expense tracking, and budget management Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and ensure accurate reporting Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and reports for management and stakeholders Perform general administrative tasks related to finance functions as needed Qualifications: Proven experience or strong interest in finance, accounting, or related fields Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with financial software or ERP systems Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations What We Offer: Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too: Flexible working opportunities Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development! A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200 Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts Competitive daily rates To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. APPLY NOW! please submit your CV