Assistant Accountant

Sunderland College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Finance Role to manage capital investment across all campuses. The successful candidate will conduct financial analysis, project forecasting, and month-end reconciliations. With opportunities for growth and development, the position offers a generous holiday allowance, flexible working options, and extensive wellbeing support. Join a culture focused on staff development and wellbeing in a supportive finance team.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays)

Flexible working options

Access to myLifestyle benefits platform

Dental, eye care & health cash plans

Extensive wellbeing support

Free parking on most campuses

Free Gym access at Bede Campus

Qualifications

• Able to interact and influence budget managers across the College.
• General experience in a finance environment for 2 years or more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transactional analysis and forecasting.
• Manage capital project monthly financials.
• Perform monthly Bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Adjust month-end VAT and prepare quarterly returns.
• Support the Senior management accountant.

Skills

Proactive with a keen attention to detail

Team player

Good communications skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Education Partnership North East (EPNE)

At EPNE our 'purpose' is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do.

Our Purpose is to "unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training". Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve.

We nurture our very special culture. Ourunifying values framework "The actions we take the choices we make - The actions I take the choices I make" represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth.

Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in.

Shaping futures for a better tomorrow, join our changemaking community now.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate

• Proactive with a keen attention to detail.


• Team player that is able to work independently when required.


• Has good communications skills and is able to interact and influence budget managers across the College.

About the Role

• College wide role covering capital investment across all campuses.


• Part of six strong management accounts team and 16 strong finance team


• Opportunities to cross train with other team members for both cover arrangements and career experience/progression


• Hands on capital budget setting and project forecasting


• The College supports staff training towards professional qualification

Role Responsibilities

• Transactional analysis and forecasting


• Capital project monthly financial management


• Monthly Bank and other balance sheet control account reconciliations


• Month-end VAT adjustments and quarterly VAT return


• Support the Senior management accountant

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Essential Skills & Experience

• Intermediate Excel skills and general experience in MS office


• Worked within a finance environment for 2 years or more

What's in it for you?

Join EPNE and you'll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).


• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)


• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)


• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.


• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.


• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.


• Free parking on most campuses.


• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact Paul Wray, Head of Finance, [e-mail] should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.