Finance Officer - Maternity Cover Contract

Finance Officer - Maternity Cover contract - August 2024 - October 2025

£29,000 - £33,000

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Cambridge

Benefits & Perks:

🎓 50% discounted school fees for employees' children attending our client's college

🚆 Season ticket loans for annual bus or rail travel

💼 Group Personal Pension Plan for future savings

👓 Reimbursement of up to £30 for eye tests and £50 towards glasses

🚴‍♂️ Cycle to Work Scheme for tax and NI savings

✈️ Chubb Assistance travel insurance for company-related overseas travel

🏋️‍♀️ Gym Scheme for savings on fitness activities and membership

🧸 Workplace Nursery Scheme for tax and NI savings

💼 Employee Assistance Programme for personal support

🎉 Staff sport and social events including yoga and walking clubs

About Our Client:

Join our client, a vibrant educational organisation that prides themselves on their passionate staff and commitment to inclusive learning. With a strong focus on equality and diversity, our client creates an energised community driven by a love of learning. As a Finance Officer, you will contribute to their mission and be part of a highly respected team of professionals who go the extra mile.

About The Job:

As a Finance Officer, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day financial management of the college. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee month-end procedures, update budgets, and supervise the Finance Assistant in handling supplier invoicing and queries. This fixed-term contract position will cover mid-August 2024 to mid-October 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely sales billing by raising invoices, reconciling student intake, and updating advance fees list.


• Manage credit control, including daily reconciliation, chasing overdue invoices, and processing refunds and credit notes.


• Handle accounts payable, processing supplier invoices, updating budget spreadsheets, and resolving supplier queries.


• Maintain petty cash records, reconcile the account, and apply for additional funds when necessary.


• Support charities by counting and paying in funds, recording payments, and making payments to relevant organisations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Levels or equivalent qualification/experience.


• Proficient in ICT with strong skills in Excel and databases.


• Experience working in a busy and varied office environment.

Desirable:

• Relevant honours degree or Professional Accounting qualification.


• Experience with SIMS and working in an educational environment.

Are you ready to join our client's dynamic team and make a difference in the world of education? Apply now and become part of a community that values learning, promotes inclusivity, and supports personal growth. For more information please give Alisha a call on 01223 365165.

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