Assistant Finance Manager

DN Colleges Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to assist in overseeing a transactional finance team, managing accounts payable/receivable, and ensuring financial accuracy. This role offers an opportunity to support budgeting and process improvement while leading a skilled team in a mission-driven educational environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Qualification, or studying towards it.
• Educated to degree standard with good math skills.
• Previous financial experience in a large business.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transactional Finance Manager in managing daily finance activities.
• Lead and mentor a team of transactional finance staff.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team leadership

IT skills

Education

AAT Qualification

Degree standard education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

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As the Assistant Finance Manager, you will support the Transactional Finance Manager in overseeing the day-to-day activities of the transactional finance team. This includes managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions to ensure the accuracy of monthly and yearly accounts. You will also be responsible for maintaining fixed asset records and managing project funding and related expenditure.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Develop and mentor a team of three transactional finance staff, ensuring their training and development.
• Financial Processes: Ensure appropriate processes and controls are in place for financial transactions, including credit and collection processes.
• Compliance: Adhere to the Group’s Financial Regulations and accounting standards.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and timely financial records.
• Process Improvement: Enhance and create better working practices and system management.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Ensure timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Ad Hoc Support: Provide support for the Director of Finance as needed.
• Qualifications: Ideally completed or studying towards an AAT Qualification. Educated to degree standard with a proven record in maths.
• Experience: Previous financial experience in a large business. Comprehensive understanding of Sales and Purchase Ledger operations. Previous team leader experience.
• Skills: Previous accounts experience including AP/AR and banking functions. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.