Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Finance Assistant (Apprentice). The information below provides more detail about the role.

We offer great benefits including:

30 days annual leave per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays, pro rata
Generous employer pension contribution
Regular training and development
Access to a health care plan
Free onsite parking.
Learning and development opportunities.
Cycle to work scheme.
Onsite gym.
Annual staff awards
Employee Assistance Programme.
Onsite coffee shop serving hot and cold food
Annual wellbeing activities, resources and support

Role and responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

Assist the Accounts Payable function for the Group, to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and credit notes, in accordance with the Group’s financial regulations and accepted accounting practices
Assist with the Purchase Request function, to monitor their timely approval and submission of Purchase Orders to suppliers
Assist with the administration of requests for new accounts, advising potential suppliers of our terms, setting up bank account records and exercising necessary checks when advised of bank account changes
Assist with the Reconciliation of supplier accounts, to ensure payments are up to date, research and resolve differences and queries promptly

Other tasks

Assist with Accounts receivable function as required including credit control
Assist with processing transactions for the Group bank accounts
Manage Petty Cash floats and perform monthly reconciliations

To assist the Student Financial Services Team with:

Assist the Student finance team with peak times of enrolment with Bursary requests
Assist the Student finance team with trip administration

Partnerships and Reputation

Ensure that the college develops and maintains a constructive relationship with appropriate external stakeholders relevant to the postholder’s areas of responsibility

Health and Safety

Ensure that the Health and Safety policy and procedures operated by the college are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder’s areas of responsibility

Equal Opportunity

Adopt and promote a positive attitude towards equality of opportunity for all within the college and ensure that the related policies and procedures are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder’s areas of responsibility

Professional Standards

Develop, maintain and exhibit the quality standards appropriate to the post and promote a culture of integrity and transparency throughout all college activities
Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the college and its environment
Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the college and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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