School Finance Officer - Preston

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 team Auditing 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 FMS Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team An enhanced DBS check on the update service would be ideal but not essential. What you need to do now If you're interested in this school finance officer role in our Preston school setting, 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 on 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 TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-05