Finance Officer - Purchase Ledger

Job Description and Person Specification Coleg Cambria: An Introduction At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on–site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants. Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce. Job Summary Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration Role Title: Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger) Location: Northop Contract Type : Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week Salary: GBP26,582– GBP27,120 We are currently recruiting for a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger to join our busy Finance team based at our Northop site. As the Finance Officer you will be responsible for ensuring that the Purchase invoices are processed and paid in a timely and efficient manner. Monitoring financial records to ensure compliance with financial regulations and procedures, You will reconcile and produce appropriate financial statements and reports liaising with college staff and external parties as necessary.You will assist with the development of financial procedures and systems and undertake general office administrative duties in support of the Finance function. Essential Requirements GCSE Grade A–C in English and Maths. Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant professional area of expertise. Possesses AAT Intermediate level or equivalent financial qualification Previous experience of working within a busy finance department. Experience of coordinating procedures or processes within a financial department. Competent user of IT – able to pick up new IT software and Finance packages easily. Also be able to navigate the Internet and Intranets. Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service. Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services. We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh. Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer. We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check , and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions , including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children. Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council. Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary. Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible. Benefits Excellent Pension Scheme(s) Generous Annual Leave Entitlement On