Finance Manager
Leeds College of Building
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,195 to £30,292 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2019
Job overview
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
FINANCE MANAGER
Ref: 0144
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £26,195 to £30,292 per annum
As an award-winning college, we are always looking for exceptional staff to help us to grow our ambitions. We understand that education is not all about teaching and learning – it’s also about development, infrastructure, and exceptional systems. That’s why we truly value our support staff.
As Finance Manager, you will be required to assist the Vice Principal - Finance & Resources in the financial management of the College.
Duties will include supervising the College Finance Team, responsibility for month end closedown, preparation, review and distribution of monthly budget reports, control of income, preparation of VAT returns and financial reports/statistics. Applicants must have relevant accounts and office management experience in a computerised environment together with knowledge of spreadsheets.
Qualification criteria
• Level 2 in Maths and English are essential
• Full AAT qualification is desirable or willingness to achieve
Candidates must also be able to meet deadlines and possess excellent communication skills. Experience of working in a further education college is desirable.
In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package which includes:
• A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 6 college closure days (plus an additional 5 days’ leave after 5 years of service with us)
• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund)
• Free parking at all of our College sites (on a first come, first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
So, if you’d like to be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most diverse employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk. CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 28th January 2019 at 12 noon
Please note this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check
The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the ‘Prevent Duty’ and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
About Leeds College of Building
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COLLEGE
Introduction
Following incorporation on 1 April 1993, the College became independent of the Local Education Authority and is now mainly funded, approximately (75%) directly through the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Each college is a corporate body and is responsible for all matters, including premises, with Governors effectively becoming the employers of College staff.
The College
The College was first established as an independent institution in 1960 and moved into purpose built accommodation in 1969. The College currently operates from three sites; North Street, Millwright Street and Hunslet Lane (Leeds central).
The Courses
For curriculum purposes, the College is divided into three Faculties administered by Faculty Managers and supported by Assistant Faculty Managers, Course Team Managers and Lecturers.
Faculty of Construction Crafts - Carpentry and Joinery, Shopfitting, Machine Woodworking, Furniture Manufacture, Painting and Decorating, Interior Systems Dry Lining, Roofing, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plastering, Interior System Dry Lining, Signmaking/Graphics, Brickwork, Entry Level work
Faculty of Mechanical & Engineering Services - Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Heating & Ventilating, Gas ACS, GNVQ Supervisory, Renewable Energies and Skills for Life.
Faculty of HE & Construction Management - CAD, Teacher Education "A" & "V" Units, Technician Studies, Management Studies, HE Development, Health & Safety, Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energies.
In addition Co-ordinators have responsibility for cross college work which includes Life Skills, Adult Education, Link Courses, IT, Quality and OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training).
Students and Staffing
The number of students attending the College during the year is approximately 5,500 made up of both full-time and part-time students.
The full-time College staff consists of approximately 124 full-time teaching staff and 141 support staff. In addition there are approximately 77 people who work on a part-time teaching basis.
No Smoking Policy
The College operates a no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any part of the College sites. All staff are asked to play their part in the enforcement of this policy.
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