Finance Services Assistant

£24,285 to £25,335 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Services Assistant to join the Finance team at Nottingham College.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in a financial environment with financial systems who has sound knowledge of financial regulations and their application. The successful candidate will also be solution focused and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the rest of the College.

In addition to this, you will be able to build collaborative working relationships across a range of teams within the organisation and with external customers whilst working proactively within a team to drive improvements. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are therefore essential.

The successful candidate will be based with the rest of the Finance team at Nottingham One offices, reporting into the Finance Services Manager. This person will be responsible for working across the financial spectrum ensuring that all financial transactions in relation to Income, Purchasing and Banking are correctly processed and maintained within the finance system for Nottingham College. Your duties will also include providing financial information and support to students, customers, suppliers and members of College staff

The ability to work to tight timelines and problem solve will be key to success in this role and we are looking for someone with strong organisation skills and a proven track record of delivering to deadlines.

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, providing clear evidence of how you meet each of the criteria detailed, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

For further details on this post which the job profile cannot answer for you, please contact the Finance Services Manager – Vicky Thorpe via email:Victoria.Thorpe@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Making an application early is therefore advised.

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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