Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Filton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Filton is seeking a part-time Finance Officer for the Accounts Payable team. The role involves maintaining the purchase ordering system, providing a comprehensive purchase ledger service, and supporting budget holders. Ideal candidates will have AAT Level 2, GCSEs in Maths and English, and experience in accounts payable. Join a supportive and diverse working environment with a salary up to £24,312 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in Accounts Payable systems and procedures.
• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the College's purchase ordering system.
• Provide a comprehensive purchase ledger service.
• Support Budget Holders and purchasing staff.

Skills

IT Literate (especially proficient in the use of Excel and Word)

Numerical and analytical skills

Understanding Financial Procedures

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade C or above

AAT Level 2

Job description

Finance Officer - Accounts Payable (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)

SGS have an exciting opportunity at our Filton Campus!

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001352

Location: Filton Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £24,312.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: Up to £12,156.00

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time
Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To be responsible for maintaining the College's purchase ordering system
• Provide a comprehensive purchase ledger service ensuring that all College and SGS Academy Trust expenditure is recorded and paid in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with the Financial Regulations of the College and terms and conditions of supply.
• Purchase order and month end processing
• Supplier ledger reconciliations
• To support Budget Holders and purchasing staff in all aspects of the purchasing process.
• Regular production of purchase ledger and non-purchase ledger payment runs

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade C or above
• AAT Level 2
• At least 1 year’s experience in Accounts Payable systems and procedures in an organisation with similar volumes of invoices
• Understanding Financial Procedures
• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• IT Literate (especially proficient in the use of Excel and Word)
• Numerical and analytical skills

Please apply online by: Monday 10th November

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [email protected]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a range of checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure where required.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient level of interest.

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