Head of Finance

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension 16.1%

Staff discount scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

The college seeks a CCAB-qualified finance leader with at least five years' post-qualification experience to lead and develop a Finance team. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round) based in Yeovil, United Kingdom.

You will manage computerised accounting systems, produce timely financial reports and complete monthly balance sheet reviews, with advanced Excel skills and a focus on improving processes through AI, automation and smarter ways of

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified, with at least five years' post-qualification experience and strong technical finance expertise.
• Proven experience leading and developing a Finance team, ideally within FE or a similar organisation.
• Confident managing computerised accounting systems, producing timely financial reports and completing monthly balance sheet reviews.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience in project accounting, costing products and assessing financial viability.
• A forward-thinking approach to improving financial processes, embracing AI, automation and smarter ways of working.
• Commercially minded and highly organised, able to prioritise independently, meet tight deadlines and communicate complex financial information clearly.

Skills

CCAB qualified

Five years post-qualification

Finance team leadership

Computerised accounting

Advanced Excel

AI & automation

Financial process improvement

Job description

Job details

Job role

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£49,643 - £59,994

What skills and experience we're looking for

• CCAB qualified, with at least five years' post-qualification experience and strong technical finance expertise.
• Proven experience leading and developing a Finance team, ideally within FE or a similar organisation.
• Confident managing computerised accounting systems, producing timely financial reports and completing monthly balance sheet reviews.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience in project accounting, costing products and assessing financial viability.
• A forward-thinking approach to improving financial processes, embracing AI, automation and smarter ways of working.
• Commercially minded and highly organised, able to prioritise independently, meet tight deadlines and communicate complex financial information clearly.

What the college offers its staff

• Annual salary: £49,643 - £59,994
• Full time, 37 hours per week all year round
• 35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.