Finance Assistant
Priestley College
Warrington
- New
- Salary:
- £25,558.00 - £29,544.00 Annually (FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible following pre-employment checks
- Apply by:
- 23 November 2026
Job overview
Priestley College - Finance Assistant
Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hours per week.(Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 16.30, Friday 8.30 to 16.00) Full Year, Permanent.
Salary: Point 6 to Point 12 on the NJC Support Staff Scale (£25,558 to £29,544 actual)
Closing date: Midday, Monday 23rd November 2026
What you'll be doing
Supporting staff with purchasing goods/ services and placing orders when required.
You will be responsible for the credit card reconciliation on a monthly basis.
You will be responsible for Scopay (online parent payment system) related queries and tasks.
What we are looking for
A good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent.
Experience of working in a busy finance office environment
A positive, flexible approach and a willingness to learn.
What we offer
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Full NJC terms and conditions for support staff in sixth form colleges.
A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority.
Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority
Safer Recruitment Statement
Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Safeguarding Statement
The Challenge Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Challenge Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Attached documents
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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