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Job description

To provide financial administration to assist in the efficient and effective operation of various areas of Finance and Payroll in the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monitoring and collection of outstanding debts in line with the College’s Credit Control Procedures
• Assist in the handling and safekeeping of petty cash, cheques and the lodgement of cash takings
• Assist in the taking of card payments, maintaining strict confidentiality of card and personal details
• Prepare and issue College invoices to customers as required
• Assist in the setting up and management of direct debits and instalment plans for customers and following up on unpaid amounts

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have GCSE English (Grade C or higher) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or any qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent
• Have GCSE Maths (Grade C or higher) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or NICATS Access Maths Modules, or any qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent
• Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least three years experience working in in the area of Finance
• Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, previous experience working with Microsoft Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel

Desirable Skills

• Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, previous experience working within Further Education/Public Sector
• Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, previous experience working within Payroll

Further Information

Location: Strand Road Campus. The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.