Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently
• Respond to supplier queries by telephone, email and face-to-face, resolving issues promptly and professionally
• Process supplier payment runs in line with College financial procedures
• Process credit card transactions and support cash office banking activities
• Assist with bank reconciliations when required
• Receive cash and card payments
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues on finance systems and financial procedures
• Manage the Finance team's telephone enquiries and shared email inbox
• Assist with budget setting and budget monitoring activities
• Support the sales ledger function when required, including raising invoices and assisting with debt collection

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
• Experience of working within an accounting or finance environment
• Experience using computerised accounting systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
• A proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A recognised accounting qualification, or be working towards one, would be advantageous

Benefits

About
Sandwell Family of Colleges is a group of educational institutions located in the West Midlands region of England, offering a diverse range of courses and programs to cater to various interests and career aspirations. The family comprises of Sandwell College, Cadbury Sixth Form College, Central St Michael, Professional Academy, Central St Michaels Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced teaching staff, and a commitment to student success, the Sandwell Family of Colleges provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, enabling individuals to pursue their educational and career goals effectively. Sandwell Family of Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We have robust policies and procedures in place to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all our students and staff. At Sandwell Family of Colleges, we believe that creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment is essential for enabling our students to thrive academically and personally. We are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding and will continue to uphold the highest standards to protect the most vulnerable members of our community.Please note that as part of our onboarding process, you will be required to either undergo an Enhanced DBS check or provide your existing Enhanced DBS certificate if you are registered with the Update Service.We expect all applicants to be fully transparent about any information that may be disclosed as part of this check so that we can discuss it at the earliest opportunity. For more information on what may show on your Enhanced DBS check please visit: https://vetting.com/blog/what-shows-and-doesnt-on-a-dbs-check/ We reserve the right to close this job vacancy before the advertised application deadline.