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Finance Assistant

Sandwell College

Sandwell

  • £23,447 - £27,164 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
28 June 2024

Job overview

Location: Central Campus, Sandwell, West Bromwich

Working Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £23,447- £27,164 per annum

Sandwell College is a fantastic leading organisation. We are a large, successful, richly diverse and growing college based on the outskirts of Birmingham. We have achieved significant success over recent years and we have further, big ambitions for the future with over 7,000 students currently studying with us.

We offer competitive pay and excellent rewards including:

  • Excellent annual leave for staff (35 days plus bank holiday allowance and Christmas shutdown)
  • Competitive pension scheme, LGPS – employer pension contributions
  • A variety of health and wellbeing programmes
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Progressive career development and training with regular ‘Appreciation Days’

We are currently looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to support with day-to-day administration within the Finance Department, on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting into the Accounts Manager/Financial Accountant.

You will assist with month end processes and supporting the Sales and Purchase ledger. Providing support within payroll administration, capital grant claims and returns, budget setting and answering budget holder queries.

We require an individual who is educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent). Ideally you will have previous experience within accounting functions and/or computer accounts systems, and preferably be working towards a recognised accounting qualification.

To view the job description, please refer to the attached document. 

Closing date is the 28 June 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Interviews: TBC

Sandwell College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.

Attached documents

About Sandwell College

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  • Sandwell College
  • 1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich
  • West Midlands
  • B70 6AW
  • United Kingdom

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About Sandwell College

Sandwell College is a great place to work; a large, successful and growing College that has achieved significant success over recent years and has further, big ambitions for its future.

It has two state of the art campuses in West Bromwich accessible through excellent transport links and, following a successful merger with Cadbury Sixth Form College, has an exciting presence in Birmingham.

The majority of the College’s full-time students are aged 16-18, studying courses designed to give them skills for the modern workplace in a learning environment fully equipped with a specialist automotive centre, beauty and hairdressing salons, computer suites, construction workshops, engineering and science laboratories, fashion and photography studios, a sports hall and a 170-seater theatre.

Principal

Lisa Capper (MBE)

Values and vision

Sandwell College aims to help students achieve their goals and take their next step, whether that be further progression with the college, Higher Education, or employment and training. It also aims to offer its students first class guidance and support and to do everything it possibly can to help them succeed, driving innovation and quality forward.

Sandwell College’s objective is to give young people the best possible transition from school to college and get them into top universities and careers. It is also strongly committed to creating opportunities for its adult learners by working closely with local and regional businesses, both large and small, to help them develop a skilled workforce.

Ofsted

“The large majority of students make good or better progress. Students develop very good personal, social and employability skills that prepare them well for further study and for the world of work. Teaching and learning are good, and often outstanding. Students benefit from the college’s excellent teaching, study and social spaces, with very high quality resources and equipment to support learning.”

View Sandwell College’s latest Ofsted report

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