At a Glance
- Tasks: Process financial transactions and maintain accurate records in a supportive finance team.
- Company: Join Bath College, a collaborative environment dedicated to education and professional growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, flexible working, and a range of health and wellness perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for continuous professional development and a friendly workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' education while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 3 or equivalent, with experience in finance and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 28682 - 32187 £ per year.
Bath College is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support within our Finance Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional, particularly someone with strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience, to play a key role in supporting the College's financial operations.
As Finance Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, supporting reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and procedures. You will work closely with suppliers, staff and other stakeholders to deliver an efficient and customer-focused finance service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing supplier invoices, payments and purchase ledger transactions.
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice and payment queries.
- Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes.
- Assisting with bank and control account reconciliations.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails.
- Ensuring compliance with College financial regulations and procurement procedures.
- Building positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and external stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- An AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience working in a finance or accounts environment.
- Strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience.
- Experience of invoice processing, reconciliations and resolving financial queries.
- Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
- Excellent numerical, organisational and communication skills.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and excellent customer service.
Ideally you will have at least one of the following:
- Experience within the education sector.
- Knowledge of VAT processes and regulations.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookups.
- Be working towards a Level 4 accounting qualification.
Staff Benefits
Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles. One Selfie Day per year. Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government). Continuing Professional Development for all staff. Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Private Healthcare Scheme. £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward. Subsidised cafes - at both campuses. Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor). The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations. Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working. Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus. Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.
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