Finance Compliance Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education support company in Bristol as part of the Finance Compliance team, ensuring adherence to funding requirements for apprenticeship programs. You will play a crucial role in managing financial data, resolving submission errors, and collaborating with various departments. This position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including holidays and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus additional days for service

Free healthcare plan after probation

Life insurance from day one

Employer contribution to pension after 3 months

Discounts on online learning resources

Flexible benefits options after probation

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong numerical proficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (IF, LOOKUP, Pivots).
• Ability to follow policies and procedures effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support financial submission and error resolution for apprenticeships.
• Analyze reports to identify risks and compliance issues.
• Manage invoicing and funding queries related to apprenticeships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numeracy skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Teamwork skills

Job description

Job Description

About Us:

We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and people.

We're a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE's 'Golden Thread' (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

About the Role:

The Finance Compliance team assist in ensuring that all the financial transactions within the business as well as data submitted comply with the requirements of the organisations which fund the delivery of the associated programmes (e.g. DfE, Student Finance etc.), alongside collaborating with other internal departments to manage risks and financial implications.

Key roles & responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Apprenticeship ILR submission, reconciliation and error resolution.
• Support with apprenticeship data locks, employer changes and funding rule queries.
• Creation and assisting with compliance checks for new customers and sales ledger allocations.
• Raising apprenticeship co-investment invoices and assisting credit control ensuring these are paid.
• Analysing apprenticeship PDSAT report for risks.
• Managing processing and financial implications of learner withdrawals and breaks.
• Apprenticeship funding & general finance queries.
• Funding compliance for other government funded routes where applicable.

About You:

You will have:

• Attention to detail
• Strong numeracy skills
• Problem solving ability
• Microsoft Excel proficiency (IF, LOOKUP, Pivots)
• Following policies & procedures
• Clear communication & teamwork skills

Our Benefits:

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
• We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.