Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Finance Assistant
Location: Nottinghamshire (Hybrid Working Available)
3 Month Temp role
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm | Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established and growing organisation within the education sector. Working as part of a supportive Central Finance Team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations while supporting multiple sites across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to further develop their career within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide high-quality financial and administrative support across a broad range of finance activities.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Assisting with month-end processes, including bank reconciliations and journal postings
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Processing income, sales invoices and cash receipts
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Raising sales invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
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Processing staff expenses and bursary payments
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Supporting BACS and faster payment runs
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Managing petty cash transactions and credit card reconciliations
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Assisting with ledger reconciliations and finance reporting
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Supporting audit preparation and compliance activities
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Responding to finance-related queries via phone and email
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Providing support to the wider finance team during busy periods
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Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Previous experience working within a finance team
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Strong administration and organisational skills
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
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A proactive and flexible approach to work
Desirable
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AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
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Experience working within an education, academy or school environment
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Experience of financial systems and reconciliations
What's on Offer?
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Hybrid working arrangement
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Competitive salary
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Supportive and collaborative finance team
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Opportunity to develop finance skills across a broad range of responsibilities
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Meaningful role within a respected organisation making a positive impact in the local community
If you're an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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