Finance Assistant AP

New City College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

New City College Hackney Campus is seeking a highly organised Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will provide administrative and financial support to ensure the efficient operation of the department, maintaining accurate records and complying with policies.

You should have strong numerical and data entry skills, be able to work independently under pressure, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoicing or payment issues.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working in a finance, accounts, or administrative environment.
• Possess excellent numerical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Be able to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any invoicing or payment issues.

Responsibilities

• Have previous experience working in a finance, accounts, or administrative environment.
• Possess excellent numerical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Be able to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any invoicing or payment issues.

Skills

Numerical skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organised

MS Office

Tools

Accounting software

ERP system

Job description

The Role:

We are seeking a highly organisedand detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The successfulcandidate will provide administrative and financial support to ensure theefficient operation of the Finance Department. This is an excellent opportunityfor someone with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and a commitmentto delivering excellent service.

New City College is the largestcollege group in East London, and our Hackney Campus is a vibrant, diverse andwelcoming place where staff play a vital role in maintaining a safe andinclusive learning environment. The campus is extremely well connected, makingit easy to reach for both staff and students. It is located on Falkirk Street,London N1 6HQ, just a short walk from Hoxton Overground Station and within easyreach of Old Street and Shoreditch. The area is served by several local busroutes, offering convenient travel options across East and Central London. Thecampus also benefits from secure bike storage and good pedestrian access,providing flexible commuting choices for staff

Key Responsibilities:

• Haveprevious experience working in a finance, accounts, or administrative environment.
• Possessexcellent numerical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Be ableto work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ensurecompliance with all relevant financial regulations and policies.
• Maintainaccurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Communicateeffectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any invoicing orpayment issues.

Who You Are:

• You havegood written and communication skills.
• You haveproven experience in a similar role.
• You are able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• You aredetail-oriented and have strong organisational skills.
• You areproficient in using financial software and Microsoft Office applications.
• You are ateam player with a proactive approach to problem-solving