Finance Assistant

Summary:

Finance Assistant opportunity at a leading Sixth Form College. Join a dynamic team in a rural setting.

About the School:

A school committed to student success, offering a wide range of academic and vocational courses. It fosters a supportive, high-achieving environment with a strong focus on personal development and innovation.

The Opportunity:

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in managing student bursaries and supporting various finance functions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and banking. This is a full-time, permanent role with immediate start availability, offering the chance to contribute to the financial operations of a top-ranking institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process student bursary applications and payments.
• Support finance operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and banking processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the finance office to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide administrative support for finance-related queries and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience in a bursary or finance role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Proficiency in using financial software and spreadsheets.
• Experience with accounting principles and procedures.

Preferred

• Experience with financial systems such as Sage or similar.
• Knowledge of educational funding and bursary schemes.
• Experience in a college or sixth form setting.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of £26,993 - £28,235 per annum.
• LGPS 20.6%+ defined benefit pension scheme with life assurance.
• Free on-site car parking and access to a fitness suite.