Accounting Assistant
Tameside College
Tameside
- £20,882 - £23,070 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 7 June 2023
Job overview
Accounting Assistant (Full Time 36hrs per week, Temp for up to 6 months)
Tameside College is seeking to recruit an Accounting Assistant to support and oversee key aspects of the Finance function. You’ll support our finance team within the following area but are not limited to Accounts, Sales Ledger, Cash and Purchase Ledger.
We offer an enhanced benefits package which includes a Cycle to Work scheme, Free on site Gym at our Beaufort Road campus, Retail Discounts, Local Government Pension Scheme, you’ll get 33 days’ holidays plus bank holidays and efficiency closure days at Christmas, Credit Union savings scheme, free on-site parking on main campus to name a few.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, committed and have excellent attention to detail. Experience in a finance role is essential and the successful candidate would be AAT qualified or working towards. Having previous experience would be an advantage. Key duties are as follows but not limited to:
- To maintain the integrity of the Sales ledger system(s).
- To maintain the integrity of the Purchase ledger system(s).
- To ensure all income is receipted, reconciled, safely stored and banked.
- To ensure the records and paperwork are kept in a manner which complies with College and Audit procedures.
- To assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
- To provide cover for the financial review of the monthly payroll and to assist with ad hoc payroll duties as necessary
- To provide cover as necessary for Financial Services department and as directed by the Head of Finance commensurate with the level of responsibility for the post.
Tameside College in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, is a diverse and vibrant College of Further Education that offers a wide range of course including A-level and advanced level vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience and provide a unique stepping stone from School to University.
We believe in excellence and back that up with high expectations, a superb working environment and outstanding teaching. Our core values encompass a collaborative and integral approach across College, supporting, valuing and respecting Colleagues and taking ownership of individual areas of responsibility. This is with a view to retaining our exceptionally high standards as a College.
For further information on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Subject to volume of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy early.
Come join us on our journey to outstanding!
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.
Closing date for applicants: 7th June 2023 but may close early subject to volume of applications
Interview will be on-going throughout
About Tameside College
Tameside College is a coeducational further education establishment. It is situated in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Lancashire. It gives students a range of qualifications to choose from. This includes BTEC, Apprenticeships and degrees. The college also manages and owns Clarendon Sixth Form College, Camp Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 6DF.
Principal
Jackie Moores
Values and Vision
Tameside College aims to give every student a high-quality education with the help and support from teachers who specialise in specific subjects. The college allows students to gain the necessary skills to reach employment and gives financial help to those within the community. The aim of this is to improve the local economy. Every pupil is treated equally to others. The school believes students should be respectful and tolerant of others, no matter what background they come from. It values diversity and celebrates the achievements of every pupil. It also values professionalism, transparency and dedication to learning.
Ofsted report
“The college makes a very significant difference to learners’ lives, as the majority of learners come from challenging backgrounds; many learners develop strong work-related skills through a range of successful college-based initiatives which develop self-confidence and work-readiness; learners enjoy and take pride in studying at the college. Success rates are very high for apprentices and workplace learners. Support from staff helps learners to overcome barriers to learning; learners use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) well to consolidate learning and develop study and research skills. Teachers’ high levels of industrial experience and good links with employers enthuse and motivate learners."
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