Assistant Accountant

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme with a 7

Regular Staff Physical Activity

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Family-friendly policies

Free eye tests

Discounted professional Hair & Beauty

Bakery and café offerings

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Financial Reporting Manager and Finance Business Partners, helping to deliver accurate financial information to budget-holders.

You will develop your skills under supervision, benefit from a range of staff benefits, and gain practical experience in double-entry and reconciliations.

The role requires a Level 3 finance qualification (Level 4 preferred) and good Excel/Word ability.

Qualifications

• Finance qualification to at least Level 3, preferably Level 4.
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Experience with Excel and Word is essential.
• Good understanding and experience of double entry and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Reporting Manager and Finance Business Partners.
• Assist in providing business partnering to budget-holders across College.
• Develop skills under supervision within the team.
• Contribute to financial reporting and reconciliation tasks.

Skills

Double-entry accounting

Reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

English language

Maths understanding

Education

Finance qualification Level 3

Finance qualification Level 4 (preferred)

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Assistant Accountant

£29,947 per annum

The Role

The Financial Reporting Team at Blackburn College play an important role in the financial management of College, providing a true Business Partnering service to the Budget-holders across College. As Assistant Accountant you will support the Financial Reporting Manager and Finance Business partners in that important role. You will develop your skills under the supervision of the team.

What we are looking for

We require applicants who have a Finance Qualification to at least Level 3, preferably Level 4 (will consider QBE). You should also have an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), including English and Maths. Experience of working with Microsoft office applications, specifically Excel and Word is also essential as is recent and extensive experience of working in a similar role. You should have a good understanding and experience of double entry and experience of completing Reconciliations.

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.