Assistant Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Bus travel discount

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests and glasses

Food outlets

Hair & Beauty services

Bakery

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Financial Reporting Team. You will support the Financial Reporting Manager and Finance Business partners, developing your skills under supervision and gaining hands-on experience in financial reporting.

The role is based at Blackburn College with a range of staff benefits. A Finance qualification to Level 3 (Level 4 preferred) and an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) are required, along with Excel and Word proficiency and experience with

Qualifications

• Finance qualification at least Level 3, preferably Level 4 (will consider QBE).
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Good understanding of double entry and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Reporting Manager and Finance Business partners.
• Assist in financial reporting and partner with budget-holders across College.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Finance qualification (Level 3 or 4)

NVQ Level 2 (English and Maths)

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.