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Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator

Abbey College Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

  • £22,000 - £25,000 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Full Time Equivalent depending on experience (£9,983 - £11,333 pro rata)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
April/May 2023
Apply by:
29 March 2023

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Administrator to join our friendly team. You support the Finance Officer with the day-to-day finance aspects of the college.

 

Abbey College Cambridge is one of the best sixth form colleges for international students in the UK. We specialise in helping students from across the world achieve the personal, social and academic growth needed to succeed at the UK’s best universities.


Hours: 17 hours per week. These hours will be between the hours of 08:30 – 17:30, Monday to Friday. We are flexible regarding the work pattern within this, as well as other flexible working arrangements such as term time only and are happy to discuss this at interview.

 

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

·        Sales Billing

·        Credit Control

·        Refunding fees and deposits

·        Processing supplier invoices

·        Keeping petty cash records

·        Administering funds paid to charities

 

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. A good working knowledge of Billing and Credit Control is desirable. You will have 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

  • 5.6 weeks plus bank holidays
  • Employee assistance programme 
  • Sports groups and free on site gym facilities
  • Alpha Plus Group personal pension plan 7 % employer contribution
  •  Season ticket train travel discount and loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted school fees
  • Regular social events

 

Safeguarding

The Alpha Plus Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. 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 individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

 

Alpha Plus Group (APG)

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, which is in turn part of the Alpha Plus Group.

 

How to Apply

Please read our Applicant Information Pack for full details of the position and visit our recruitment website to apply. Please enclose your CV and a covering statement detailing why you think you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position.

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About Abbey College Cambridge

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+44 1223 578280

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Abbey College Cambridge is continually expanding with over 460 students from more than 40 countries currently study with us. They are united by one ambition: to enter one of the top universities in the UK. Our students, working with our experienced, professional, highly skilled staff, form a vibrant community.

During this growth our educational ethos has remained very clear: outstanding achievement for all and to provide the best possible start for every child in our care.

Our staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds, many have enjoyed previous careers in academia, government service, industry and commerce. Many of our teachers have been educated at the UK’s top universities, and we are fortunate to have both senior and assistant examiners in the staff body.

We know that the staff are our greatest asset so we are constantly on the look out for individuals with the skills and perspective to support our ethos. We invest heavily in staff training and development as this is absolutely fundamental to what we do.

We have 56 fully equipped classrooms including 12 laboratory spaces, an art studio, music rehearsal room, and performance spaces.

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave entitlement, 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

Child Protection

Each college’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Private Sixth Form, Cambridge | Abbey Cambridge

Checks and Training

• Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared.

• Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.

• Two written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.

• Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.

• Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.

• Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.

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