Accounts assistant, Part Time

Burton and South Derbyshire College; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant for a part-time position in their finance team. The role involves supporting essential financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to a dynamic team. Candidates should be keen to learn and exhibit strong attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to develop one's career in accounting within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policies

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Excellent staff training programme

Access to onsite gym

Staff discounts at dining and beauty services

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy is essential.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial tasks is required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively is key.
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day financial transactions.
• Reconcile customer and supplier accounts.
• Process invoices with OCR software.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork ability

Flexibility

Approachable attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Part time up to 15 hours per week
£23,835 FTE per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

Ready to make a real difference in our day-to-day operations? Join our high performing finance team and help turn numbers into smarter business decisions!

Burton and South Derbyshire College are looking for a detail-driven and pro-active Accounts Assistant to join our friendly Finance team! If you're eager to grow your career in accounting, this is your chance to learn, develop, and make an impact in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day financial transactions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll entries
• Reconcile customer and supplier accounts
• Process invoices using our OCR software
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team and wider networks
• Engage with BSDC policies pertaining to sustainability and learner focus

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility, approachable attitude and willingness to learn

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role
• Knowledge of basic finance and payroll processes
• AAT qualification (or working towards) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

If you are viewing the advert via a 3rd party job board please visit www.bsdc.ac.uk/work-for-us/vacancies for the full job advert and job description, for more information please

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 16th October 2025. Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.