Finance Officer - Maternity Cover (mid August 2024 – mid October 2025)

Overview

You will be responsible for the day-to-day finance aspects of the college, managing month end procedures which includes updating budgets, whilst also supervising the Finance Assistant for supplier invoicing/queries and providing cover for this.

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

·      Sales Billing

·      Credit Control

·      Refunding fees and deposits

·      Processing supplier invoices

·      Reconciling accounts for month end

·      Reconciling agents commission

·      Keeping petty cash records

·      Managing funds paid to charities

·      Managing the Finance Assistant

In addition to the finance department, there may be occasions where the role is called up on to help with other admin functions within the colleges

Qualifications and Experience

You will hold A Level’s or equivalent qualification or experience, be competent in the use of ICT, particularly the use of Excel and Databases.

Ideally you will have a professional an Accounting qualification or a relevant degree.

You will have good working knowledge of Billing and Credit Control, excellent numeracy and analytical problem solving ability, excellent verbal and written English and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Previous experience working in an education environment is desirable.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme 
• Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
• Discounted school fees
• Regular social events
• Season Ticket Loans
• Eye Care
• Gym Scheme
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL)

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL). ADCL consists of three award-winning independent international colleges based in London, Cambridge, and Manchester. With over 1000 students from over 50 different countries, ADCL provides an outstanding global environment for students striving for top universities. We are committed to providing the best education for all students in our care, and our colleges have high aspirations and expectations for every member of our community.

Safeguarding

ADCL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and as an employee of ADCL you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders:

Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf (alphaplusgroup.co.uk)

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from all individuals are encouraged.

How to Apply

Please read the attached Applicant Information Pack to access full details about the position. Please complete the application in full and include a detailed statement explaining why you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this position. Applications will be reviewed regularly, the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Visa Sponsorship not available

This role does not meet the requirements for UK Visa sponsorship, therefore you will need to have a right to work in the UK.