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! Hays Education are looking for a finance officer to join our friendly and professional education team based in the Nelson/Colne 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 full time finance post with hours of approximately 8am - 4pm on an ongoing temporary basis starting in the coming weeks. Your new role Preparing, processing and reconciling invoices, orders, payments and receipts Producing and analysing financial reports and statements for the school leadership team and governors Auditing accounts and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data Reconciling accounts Supporting the finance manager with budget planning and monitoring What you'll need to succeed Experience of working in a finance or accounting role, preferably in an educational setting Knowledge of financial systems and software, such as PS Financials, SIMS or FMS Good communication...