Finance Assistant
Priestley College
Warrington
- Expired
- Salary:
- Actual salary (pro rata) NJC6 £8,302 to NJC12 £9,597 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2025
- Apply by:
- 18 August 2025
Job overview
- To input and process transactions in relation to all areas of finance including purchase ordering, invoicing, supplier payments, credit control and banking.
- To provide reports from the College’s financial systems as required for budget holders and the Senior Leadership Team.
- To respond and resolve supplier and staff queries, referring to the Finance Manager for the resolution of complex or difficult queries.
- To respond and resolve staff, student and parent queries in relation to Scopay, the College’s online payment system
- To prepare sales invoices and send to customers.
- To manage the College’s Petty Cash Systems
- To book transport for College study visits and sport fixtures
- To manage the College minibus bookings
- To manage study visit income and expenditure, liaising with members of staff when organizing study visits
- To assist with the collection and banking of official monies within the College and ensuring they are accounted for in accordance with financial regulations.
- To assist in the administration of the finances of the College activities not financed from public funds; maintenance of the accounts, ensuring necessary information is available, and the funds are controlled in accordance with proper accounting practice.
- To share the College’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- To carry out all duties with due regard to confidentiality and data protection regulations particularly with regard to student data
- To carry out all duties maintaining the highest levels of customer care and service and adhering to the Colleges’ safeguarding and security policies at all times
- To carry out all other duties which are in accordance with the purpose and grade of the post, as reasonably required by the Principal
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About Priestley College
Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.
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