4 education jobs found in Winsford

Head of Finance - Wigan – Temp 3 months – £19-21p/h DOE Our client, a well-established and reputable education provider, is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to support the effective management, operation and development of its Finance Department. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this is a key leadership position responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring statutory and funding compliance, and driving strong financial controls across the organisation. The successful candidate will also deputise for the Director of Finance when required and lead the day-to-day management of the finance team. Key Responsibilities Management Accounts & Reporting Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for senior leadership and governors. Ensure the integrity of financial records in line with current legislation and funding body requirements. Manage balance sheet reconciliations, nominal ledger control and the fixed asset...

Senior Finance Analyst - Year End & Audit Senior Finance Analyst - Year End & Audit The location of the role is Salford Quays, Manchester (on site). The duration of the contract is 6 months. The pay rate on offer is £400 - £500 per day (via Umbrella agency). Role Summary This is a hands-on delivery role to support year-end close and external audit. The Senior Finance Analyst will be responsible for owning and delivering high volumes of substantive audit testing and ensuring all audit evidence is complete, accurate, clearly documented, and delivered to timetable. The role requires someone who can hit the ground running, manage pressure, and confidently engage with external auditors and senior internal stakeholders (Heads of Finance, Finance Managers) to drive delivery. Key accountabilities of the role Deliver high-volume substantive audit testing across multiple balance sheet and P&L areas within tight year-end deadlines Act as the primary day-to-day contact for...

Role Title: Application Security Specialist Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £517.78 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are looking for an Application Security Specialist to assess and strengthen the security of applications across development, deployment, and operations. Key Responsibilities Conduct security reviews, threat modelling, and vulnerability assessments. Support secure coding practices and provide guidance to development teams. Operate security scanning tools (SAST/DAST/IAST). Validate remediation of vulnerabilities and track risk reductions. Contribute to secure design standards and best practices. Work with DevOps to embed security into CI/CD pipelines. Required Skills Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure development principles. Experience with scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Veracode, Fortify). Understanding of cloud security and API/application architecture. All...

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Reporting to: Dealership Accountant Duration: 4–6 weeks’ Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour Main Purpose of the Role To provide accurate and timely financial information to support the preparation of monthly and annual accounts within a busy dealership environment. Key Responsibilities Completion of daily bank reconciliations (must be confident and experienced in Bank Reconciliation – this is a priority) Support the finance function by processing and providing data to assist the Dealership Accountant in meeting reporting targets and deadlines Maintain and update dealership financial systems and records accurately Credit control duties Raise and process internal financial paperwork, including cheque requisitions and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy at all times Maintain safe working practices and ensure compliance with dealership policies, processes, and standards Ensure all customer contact is handled in a professional manner Handle finance and...