Finance Officer (Sales) CC/2823

Salary: £25,437 - £26,077

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

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

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Role Title: Finance Officer (Sales)

Location: Northop Campus

Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time

Salary: £25,437 - £26,077

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Officer - Sales Ledger to join our busy Finance team based at our Northop site. As the Finance Officer you will be responsible for ensuring all payments made to the college are posted and allocated accurately in a timely manner. Other responsibilities include debt collection and undertaking the day to day procedures associated with the maintenance of college financial systems.

Monitoring financial records to ensure compliance with financial regulations and procedures, you will reconcile and produce appropriate financial statements and reports and liaise with college staff and external parties as necessary. You will assist with the development of financial procedures and systems and undertake general office administration duties in support of the Finance function.

So if you possess a pass (Grade C or above) at GCSE level in English and Maths along with an AAT Intermediate level or equivalent financial qualification, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Experience is not essential - however we do ask that you have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, are able to use MS Word and Excel at intermediate level, and have excellent problem solving skills giving you the ability to make low level financial decisions within the constraints of financial procedures and regulations. You'll also need to be pro-active and self-motivated, have a degree of tenacity in order to complete tasks on time and have a scrupulous level of attention to detail, giving you the ability to cross check data with accuracy.

Essential Requirements

• Possesses a pass (Grade C or above) at GCSE level in English and Maths
  
• Possesses AAT Intermediate level/equivalent financial qualification or relevant experience
  
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, able to use MS Word to and Excel to Intermediate level and competent with Google.
  
• Able to problem solve and make own low-level financial decisions within the constraints of Financial procedures and regulations
  
• Scrupulous level of attention to detail and the ability to cross-check data with accuracy
  
• Has a degree of tenacity in order to complete tasks on time
  

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
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.

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

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