Assistant Finance Business Partner CC/2612

Salary: £30,908 - £34,832

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection, we feel this is a good start.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Role Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner

Location: Northop

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time 32 hours per week (0.8649 FTE)

Salary: £26,388 - £28,374 (Pro Rata)

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our busy Finance team based at our Northop site. As the Assistant Finance Business Partner

you will be assisting with the control of the financial systems, preparations of financial and management accounts, and analysis of financial and management accounting information within the Finance function to deliver a Business Partnering service across all areas of the College.

The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of timely monthly management accounts and forecasts, as well as developing appropriate budgetary control systems and techniques within the College.

You will assist with the preparation of year-end final accounts in accordance with all relevant guidance and statutory requirements and ensure the accuracy of transactional data and timely processing of recharges to the appropriate cost centres.

It will be key to provide a "service-focused" approach to all staff and customers which is accurate, timely and user friendly.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to Level 4 AAT Technician
  
• GCSE qualified Grade A-C in English and Maths.
  
• Competent in Google applications and Microsoft office systems.
  
• Able to work as part of a wider team, and be flexible and adaptable when required
  
• Able to plan and manage own workload, ensuring deadlines are met.
  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
  
• Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal
  
• Able to demonstrate personal resilience in order to cope with a range of difficult situations
  
• Proactive and self-motivated.
  
• Takes personal responsibility for delivering quality work.
  
• Identifies opportunities to improve and develop existing practices.
  

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave