Finance Officer (Sales Ledgers)

24 hours per week (Daily hours to be discussed at interview stage)

Capel Manor College is London’s only Specialist College for land-based studies and an internationally renowned learning resource for all those interested in Horticulture, Animal Management, Saddlery, Arboriculture, Floristry, Garden Design, Countryside and the Environment.

We are currently looking for a Finance Officer who will ensure the maintenance of efficient and effective financial controls and full compliance with College Financial Regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure the Sales Ledgers are accurately maintained, are up to date, and are kept in accordance with College Financial Regulations and the standing procedures operated by the Finance Department
• Coordinate workloads with the Finance Officer (Income) to ensure the prompt closure of the sales ledgers on a monthly basis and distribute aged debtor reports to colleagues and the debt collection company
• To be the main contact person for customers, colleagues and the debt collection agency for the provision of financial and non-financial information within reporting timeframes and departmental service standards

The successful candidate will be a confident and self-motivated individual, with excellent communication skills at all levels. You will have fast and accurate data input skills and a demonstrable commitment to abiding to financial processes and maintaining service standards

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5 O’Levels or GCSEs, grades A-C, including Maths and English or a work experience training programme with substantial training in accounts
• At least 2 years in an accounts/finance environment
• Demonstrable knowledge of sales ledger and routine accounting procedures
• Demonstrable skills in the use of computerised accounting systems
• Demonstrable knowledge of computers with excellent Microsoft Excel and Word computer skills

What’s in it for you?

• The College offers a unique working environment with a range of benefits including:
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or LGPS (depending on job role)
• Employee assistance programme
• Superb staff development opportunities

There may be occasions when the post-holder will be required to work weekends or evenings in support of major shows and events and main enrolments.

Your principal place of work will be the Enfield campus. On occasion you may be required to attend other Campuses within the College. You will work within the Finance and Student Admissions departments as directed by line management in response to workloads.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring list check as it is within regulated activity due to the college being defined as a ‘specified place’. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed. Where applicants indicate they have a disability and meet the essential criteria in the person specification, they will be short-listed for interview.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please click on ‘Apply’ and complete an online application form.

Closing date is 28th February 2017