Job Description

Priestley College is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Finance Team supporting the Finance Manager in providing an efficient financial / administration service for all staff and students in accordance with the Trust's Financial Regulations, the Finance Procedures Manual and the Trust's Financial Code of Conduct.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

To input and process transactions in relation to all areas of finance including purchase ordering, invoicing, supplier payments, credit control and banking. To provide reports from the College's financial systems as required for budget holders and the Senior Leadership Team. To respond and resolve supplier and staff queries, referring to the Finance Manager for the resolution of complex or difficult queries. To respond and resolve staff, student and parent queries in relation to Scopay, the College's online payment system To prepare sales invoices and send to customers. To manage the College's Petty Cash Systems To book transport for College study visits and sport fixtures To manage the College minibus bookings To manage study visit income and expenditure, liaising with members of staff when organizing study visits To assist with the collection and banking of official monies within the College and ensuring they are accounted for in accordance with financial regulations. To assist in the administration of the finances of the College activities not financed from public funds; maintenance of the accounts, ensuring necessary information is available, and the funds are controlled in accordance with proper accounting practice. To share the College's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people To carry out all duties with due regard to confidentiality and data protection regulations particularly with regard to student data To carry out all duties maintaining the highest levels of customer care and service and adhering to the Colleges' safeguarding and security policies at all times To carry out all other duties which are in accordance with the purpose and grade of the post, as reasonably required by the Principal

How to Apply:

Download the application form and complete it electronically (please note we are unable to accept CVs).

Email your application to hr@priestley.ac.uk or, if you are unable to complete it electronically, hand it in at our reception or post to: HR Department, Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is important you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. Providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or, if you are selected, to summary dismissal with the potential for prosecution.

If you require assistance completing your application, or require information in a different format, please email hr@priestley.ac.uk

Working Arrangements: Part Time 15 hours per week / Term time only 38 weeks / Permanent

Salary: NJC 6 to 12 24,575 to 28,408 per annum FTE subject to experience. Actual salary (pro rata) NJC6 8,302 to NJC12 9,597 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible following successful completion of standard pre-employment checks, including a DBS / police check

Application Deadline: Midday on 18th August 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 8,302.00-9,597.00 per year

Work Location: In person