Finance Services Assistant
Your future is here
A place to inspire
Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves.Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.
The Role
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a financial environment with financial systems who has sound knowledge of financial regulations and their application. The successful candidate will also be solution focused and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the rest of the College.
In addition to this, you will be able to build collaborative working relationships across a range of teams within the organisation and with external customers whilst working proactively within a team to drive improvements. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are therefore essential.
The successful candidate will be based with the rest of the Finance team at Nottingham One offices, reporting into the Finance Services Manager. This person will be responsible for working across the financial spectrum ensuring that all financial transactions in relation to Income, Purchasing and Banking are correctly processed and maintained within the finance system for Nottingham College.Your duties will also include providing financial information and support to students, customers, suppliers and members of College staff
The ability to work to tight timelines and problem solve will be key to success in this role and we are looking for someone with strong organisation skills and a proven track record of delivering to deadlines.
The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, providing clear evidence of how you meet each of the criteria detailed, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.
For further details on this post which the job profile cannot answer for you, please contact the Finance Services Manager – Vicky Thorpe via email:Victoria.Thorpe@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Why Join us- Competitive salary – £24,285 to £25,335 FTE (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
- 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.
Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Apply
If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates.Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability