Finance Compliance Coordinator

Judicium; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Finance Compliance Coordinator to manage financial transactions and ensure compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy skills and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include generous holiday entitlements, healthcare plans, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus an extra day for each year of service

Healthcare plan with private GP access

Free life insurance up to four times salary from day one

Employer pension contributions after three months

25% discount on online learning resources for the first year

Flexible benefits and extra holiday options after probation

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (IF, LOOKUP, Pivots) required.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage apprenticeship ILR submissions, reconciliation, and error resolution.
• Support apprenticeship funding queries and analyze risks in PDSAT reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numeracy skills

Problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Clear communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Job Details: Finance Compliance Coordinator

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Full details of the job:

Vacancy Name: Finance Compliance Coordinator

Vacancy Number: VN2069

Location: Bristol

Employment Type: Permanent

About us

We at Best Practice Network believe that every child, regardless of background, should benefit from an excellent education. We support and train educational professionals to help them be the best they can be, transforming the lives of children and young people.

We are a friendly, DfE-accredited, Ofsted-outstanding training provider offering apprenticeships, professional development, and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ program. We value collaboration, adaptability, and our commitment to supporting the education sector.

Our people are at the heart of our business. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

About the role

Role overview:

The Finance Compliance team ensures all financial transactions and data submissions comply with funding requirements (e.g., DfE, Student Finance). The team collaborates with internal departments to manage risks and financial implications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing apprenticeship ILR submissions, reconciliation, and error resolution.
• Supporting apprenticeship data locks, employer changes, and funding queries.
• Creating and checking compliance for new customers and sales ledger allocations.
• Raising apprenticeship co-investment invoices and assisting credit control to ensure payments.
• Analyzing apprenticeship PDSAT reports for risks.
• Processing learner withdrawals and breaks, considering financial implications.
• Handling apprenticeship funding and general finance queries.
• Ensuring funding compliance for other government-funded routes where applicable.

About you

Ideal candidate attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Strong numeracy skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (IF, LOOKUP, Pivots)
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Clear communication and teamwork skills

What we offer

• 28 days holiday plus an extra day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 33 days, plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare plan paid for after passing probation, including access to a private GP.
• Free life insurance from day one, covering up to four times your salary.
• Employer contributions to your pension after three months.
• 25% discount on online learning resources for the first year with EdPlace.
• Flexible benefits after passing probation, such as extra holiday, dental, healthcare top-ups, bikes, gym memberships, electric cars, and salary sacrifice options.