Your new company A forward-thinking, rapidly expanding organisation and the largest school Trust in Cumbria, driven by a vision to unlock potential in young people through innovation and inspiration.They are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support the central team in delivering an effective and efficient finance service. Your new role Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will assist with the daily routines of the finance office, ensuring alignment with the Trust's objectives. Duties will include: Assist staff with ordering supplies/services, obtaining quotes, placing orders, and ensuring procurement compliance. Handle sales and purchase ledger tasks including invoice processing, supplier account maintenance, payment authorisation, and reconciliation. Support supplier payment runs and BACS transactions. Monitor and follow up on overdue accounts. Reconcile cash, update systems, and manage banking. Post income/expenditure, reconcile bank and credit card statements. Maintain budget allocations and provide financial data as needed. Perform calculations and prepare reports for budgeting and cost analysis. Follow financial policies and report any concerns or irregularities. Recommend changes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Assist with year-end processes, budget preparation, forecasting, and other duties as required. Handle calls, emails, filing, archiving, and other administrative tasks. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a similar role Confidence using Microsoft applications Strong communication skills Excellent attention to detail What you'll get in return Competitive annual salary Full-time, part-time, and term-time only options available Flexible working hours - start and finish times to suit you Hybrid working - one day per week from home Generous pension scheme - employer contribution currently at 18.7% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Professional development opportunities Retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 hays.co.uk