Job Description

Salary

25,125 - 26,381 per annum

Location

Doncaster, England

The vacancy

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and looking to build your career in finance? DN Colleges Group is seeking a proactive

Finance Assistant

to join our Finance team, supporting the transactional functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cashier services.


This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic finance department, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records across the Group. You'll play a key role in processing invoices, reconciling statements, and supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Ideally studying towards AAT Level 2, with a strong foundation in maths Previous financial experience in a large organisation Understanding of transactional finance processes including Accounts Payable and Receivable Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines Effective communication skills and a positive attitude to process improvement

Key Responsibilities

Process purchase invoices and reconcile supplier statements Respond to supplier queries and manage debt chasing activities Input sales invoices, receipts, and journals into the finance system Support cash management and respond to student and staff fee enquiries Assist with financial operations during key college events such as enrolments and exams Ensure compliance with College Financial Regulations and policies

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas. Professional development opportunities. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme. On-site gym & florist (site dependent). Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

Safer Recruitment:

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.*

Right to Work:

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*

Closing date: 19th October

Interview date: 24th October


For further details about the role, please email

staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

About us

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It's not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.


We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.


Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.


DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

Health and fitness suite

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

Vivup - Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists. Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues. Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme Free Eye Care Vouchers Discounted Hair and Beauty services On site nursery Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource. In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme

Let's Teach The LET's teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let's Bloom

The LET's Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.