Finance Officer

Bath College; Bath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement 30 days

Contributory salary pension scheme

Continued Professional Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Job summary

Bath College is seeking a proactive Finance Officer to provide financial and administrative support within the Finance Department. This role emphasizes purchase ledger and accounts payable, ensuring accurate processing of supplier invoices and timely payments.

You will work with staff and external suppliers, maintain records, support month-end activities, and help uphold financial controls and procurement procedures. The position is permanent, full-time, based on our Dual Campus locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts environment.
• Strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and purchase ledger transactions.
• Support reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and financial controls.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.

Skills

Excellent numerical ability

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Finance Officer

Application Deadline: 27 August 2026

Department: FIN - Finance Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dual Campus

Reporting To: Laura King

Compensation: £28,682 - £32,187 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5 pm
Friday - 8:30 - 4:30 pm

Interview date: 7 September

Join Our Finance Team

Bath College is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support within our Finance Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional, particularly someone with strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience, to play a key role in supporting the College's financial operations.

Why Join Bath College? At Bath College, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that plays a vital role in delivering high-quality education and opportunities for our students. We are committed to professional development, continuous improvement and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Safeguarding

Bath College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

About the Role

As Finance Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, supporting reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and procedures. You will work closely with suppliers, staff and other stakeholders to deliver an efficient and customer-focused finance service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices, payments and purchase ledger transactions.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Assisting with bank and control account reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Ensuring compliance with College financial regulations and procurement procedures.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and external stakeholders.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• An AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a finance or accounts environment.
• Strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience.
• Experience of invoice processing, reconciliations and resolving financial queries.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent numerical, organisational and communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and excellent customer service.

Ideally you will have at least one of the following:

• Experience within the education sector.
• Knowledge of VAT processes and regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookups.
• Be working towards a Level 4 accounting qualification.

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock