School Business Support Officer Finance

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 business support and finance skills?Do you have experience of working with financial systems and processes? If yes, then get in touch today about this school position in Preston!Your new roleHays Education are looking for a school business support officer with finance experience to join our friendly and professional school team based in Preston. You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the setting's financial records, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and standards.This is a school business support job with hours of approximately 8am-4pm, term time only, on an ongoing temporary basis starting in March for 2-3 months initially. School experience is essential for this role and previous experience of the school finance systems and a DBS on the update service would be preferred. Duties may include:

• Answering telephone calls and managing messages with courtesy and discretion.
• Supporting visitors to the school as a point of contact within the main office when required.
• Supporting day-to-day financial operations, including invoicing, banking and ensuring compliance.
• Producing and analysing financial reports and statements for the school leadership team
• Auditing accounts and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data
• Supporting the senior business leaders with budget planning and monitoring
• Managing correspondence, including drafting and distributing letters and emails.
• Adhering to school policies relating to health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a school finance environment is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of SIMS or Arbor and other school systems
• A friendly, professional, and helpful attitude
• A high level of confidentiality and discretion
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this school business and finance support role in the Preston area, 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.

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