Job Description

N.B. In order to apply for this role, please complete an Abbey Gate College application form available at: https://www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/

The Post:

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Assistant Accountant to join our dedicated Finance Team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Officer to administer all financial activities within the College.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an important department where you will be an integral part of the team and have the opportunity to gain experience across the whole of the finance function.

Key Duties:

To assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. To manage monthly journal postings, including prepayments and accruals. To complete bank reconciliations and postings. To complete company credit card reconciliations. To prepare reports for budget holders across the College, to assist them in managing their own budgets and understanding expenditure. To complete year-end tasks to assist with the annual audit. To use a variety of electronic financial systems to effectively manage all incoming and outgoing money in the College and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled. To undertake various other ad hoc projects / reporting to support the efficient and effective running of the department, to support the wider College.

Support for the College:

In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities of the role, you will also be expected:

To support the College's commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare at a level appropriate to this role. To be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person. To be involved in wider College financial developments and initiatives. To support the College in its aims and objectives. To contribute to and promote the overall ethos / work / aims of Abbey Gate College. To comply with the College's Staff Code of Conduct and exercise mutual respect of pupils and staff. To participate in training, meetings, and performance development activities, as required, and attend College CPD days. To undertake such duties as may, from time to time, reasonably requested within the level of the post.

Key Qualities and Person Specification:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, experiences, and qualities:

Essential Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

AAT Qualification Level 4, or part-qualified accountant / be actively studying towards an accountancy qualification, e.g. CIMA / ACCA.

Minimum of five GCSE's (including English and Maths) grade A - C (or equivalent).

A solid understanding of accounting principles.

Substantial experience in a similar role.

Experience of accounting procedures within sales / purchase ledger.

Good Excel spreadsheet skills and previous experience using accounting software.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to multitask.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and an ability to work with and explain confidential and/or sensitive matters and contractual terms to colleagues and customers.

A reliable and positive team player, willing to collaborate with, and support, other members of the finance team, and whole College staff body, and with the ability to work independently and on own initiative.

Committed to life-long learning, with an open mind and a willingness to promote new initiatives.

Willingness to be flexible with working hours to respond to the needs of the College.

Desirable Experience and Skills:

Experience of working within the education sector, or for a charity, in a similar role would be desirable, but is not essential.

Safeguarding & Child Protection:

Abbey Gate College is committed, as a priority, to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview

;please inform your referees.

Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

A social media search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and to treating all staff with dignity and respect. Therefore, applications from individuals are encouraged, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Salary:

The salary for this position is 34,983 - 37,136 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Please note that the above salary based on a full time contract, working 37.5 hours per week, on a full year basis (i.e. term time and school holidays).

Applicants from candidates interested in part time hours are also welcome.

Please confirm, in your application, whether you are applying for full time or part time hours. If you are interested in working part time, please indicate the number of days / hours you would prefer.

Please note that the salary above would be pro-rated accordingly for part time hours.

During school holidays, there is the possibility of working from home for some of the time, subject to practicalities and the needs of the department.

Process for Applications:

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 9.30am

Interview date: Friday 6th June 2025

Please note that all applicants will be contacted via email on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 and shortlisted candidates will be invited in for interview on Friday 6th June 2025.

In order to apply for our Assistant Accountant vacancy, please complete our Abbey Gate College application form (available at: https://www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/).

Please also include a covering letter, which should be addressed to our Head, Mr Craig Jenkinson, outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role and the College.

Your completed application form and covering letter should be returned to Mrs Sue Moran, HR and Staff Wellbeing Manager, at: sue.moran@abbeygatecollege.co.uk by the above closing date.

Please confirm whether you are applying for full time or part time hours.

Should you require any additional information or assistance regarding your application, please also contact Sue Moran.

Please visit our website atwww.abbeygatecollege.co.ukfor more information about the College.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,983.00-37,136.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Licence/Certification:

AAT Level 4 certification (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/08/2025