Finance Officer (38 weeks per annum)

Cheltenham Ladies' College; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Cheltenham is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to join the Finance team. This role involves maintaining the sales ledger, performing bank reconciliations, and supporting purchase ledger activities. The position is a mid-senior level role that emphasizes collaboration within the finance team for accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have a flexible approach and a willingness to support various tasks within the department. A range of benefits, including a pension scheme and health club membership, are offered.

Benefits

Contributory Pension scheme

Health & Fitness Centre membership

Company-funded healthcare cash plan

Subsidised restaurant

Library membership

Access to college events

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

EV charging points

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and reconciling ledgers.
• Proficiency in conducting bank reconciliations.
• Ability to collaborate with finance teams for accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Support the purchase ledger with financial information.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Banking management

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Finance team. This role requires a positive and flexible individual who enjoys variety and is willing to help cover tasks across the team to support the overall success of the department.

The Finance Officer role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of our transactional processes, with a particular focus on sales ledger (non‑fee income), reconciliations, banking, and support to the purchase ledger.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger (non‑fee income).
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and manage banking activities.
• Support the purchase ledger by providing necessary financial information.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Term-time plus 4 weeks (38 weeks per annum): 36.25 hours per week (Hours negotiable for the suitable candidate)

Salary: From £30,367 to £33,564 per annum FTE. For working 38 weeks per annum plus holiday pay this equates to £25,642 up to £28,341 per annum

Benefits

• A contributory Pension scheme
• Membership of our state‑of‑the‑art Health & Fitness Centre at a minimal, discounted cost for yourself and at a reduced rate for your family
• Company‑funded healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised restaurant & other refreshments available at no cost
• Library: become a full borrowing member on joining
• Access to College & other sponsored events
• Free parking available
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle charging points

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industry: Education Administration Programs

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Department on 01242 707308 or by email on [e-mail]. The HR Department is open from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Application Information

Closing date of applications is Monday 8 December 2025.

Interview date is Monday 15 December 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and College reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process.

Cheltenham Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.