Are you ready to take on a rewarding interim role where your financial expertise can have a real impact within an education setting? Do you have excellent numeracy and accounting skills? Do you have experience of working with financial systems and processes? If yes, then get in touch today about this position in Preston!Hays Education are looking for a finance assistant to join our friendly and professional education team based in the Preston area. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the setting''s financial records, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and standards. This is a part-time (25 hours) finance job on a long-term interim basis until the end of the year, starting in March. School experience is essential and previous experience of the school finance systems and a DBS on the update service would be preferred.Your new role Supporting day-to-day financial operations, including invoicing, banking and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Producing financial reports and statements for the school leadership teamAuditing financial information and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data. What you''ll need to succeed Experience of working in a finance or accounting role in an educational setting is essential.Knowledge of financial systems and software, such as Access, PS Financials, SIMS or FMSGood communication skills and ability to work as part of a teamAn enhanced DBS check on the update service would be ideal but