Finance Officer - Cambridge, United Kingdom - St Edmund's College

St Edmund's College

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Finance Officer

Salary:
£21,000 - £28,000 depending on hours (£35,000 FTE)

Location:
Cambridge, St Edmunds College

Contract type:
Permanent, Part Time 21.9 to 29.2 hours

The role of Finance Officer is integral to the running of the college, and will provide essential support with account record keeping.

This role will suit someone looking to grow into an accounting role on a part-time basis who is prepared to have a flexible approach with the Finance team.

This is a brand new role at St Edmund's due to its recent growth and is an excellent opportunity for the individual to develop their existing people management skills in a friendly supportive environment.

Job responsibilities

Ensure that all accounting records are kept up to date by undertaking transactional and reconciliation work, ensuring the accuracy of the trial balance at all times.
Ensure record keeping of all transactions in particular receipts and payments on a timely basis as necessary for the financial control of the College, with assistance provided by Finance Assistants.
Providing basic financial information to budget holders as necessary in a timely and accurate way. Working with the Management Accountant and College Accountant make recommendations for the improvement of the nominal ledger coding structure required to meet the reporting needs of budget holders.
Complete various monthly, termly and quarterly financial routines including returns and interdepartmental crosscharges Preparetermly invoices using the dinner booking system for formal meals to enable accurate and timely management reporting.
Ensure that processes are documented and up to date and accurately reflect procedures ensuring tight financial control.
Ensure all financial procedures and regulations are adhered to bringing to the attention of the College Accountant any matters of concern.
Prepare the VAT return for review by the College Accountant.
Have a overview of all the software systems relied upon to create financial management information. Become an expert in the accounting software identifying improvements in the interface of all software used.
Assist the College Accountant with the provision of year end schedules and undertake ad hoc work as required.
Assist and provide cover for colleagues within the Finance department as required during their busy times of the year and always looking for system improvements to ensure best practice in all financial procedures.
Line manage, mentor and motivate employees throughout their lifecycle, implementing training where necessary and carrying out annual appraisals.
Work with colleagues to share best practise and ensure policies are adhered to
Ensure the upkeep of the College, report any problems as necessary and help to keep the College litter free.
Suggest and implement new ways of working and ideas, be an advocate for Continuous Improvement.
Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures

What we need

Experience within a similar role, within a complex environment
Line management or supervisory experience
Relevant qualification
Knowledge and understanding of financial management systems and procedures, including accounting, cost centre management, payments, income, and banking
Excellent IT Skills
Ability to understand how the Mercury system fits into the NL and the implications
Excellent communication skills

If you feel that you fit most but not all of the above criteria, we would still love to hear from you.

As well as a great salary and friendly team you will also receive:

Working daily allowance for food and drinks
Free car parking (where available)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Generous pension contributions
Discounts at restaurants, shops & more
Outdoor gym
Death in service
Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum

About St Edmund's College
St Edmund's College is one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge.

Our vibrant student body is made up of around 420 post-graduates and 130 mature undergraduates, who are over 21 years of age.

With over 260 senior members - academics working at the cutting edge of their field or eminent members of their profession - and around 70 staff, you will be joining a dynamic and growing College with an ambitious vision for our role in shaping the future of higher education and collaborative research.

Salary:
£35,000.00 per year

Benefits: