Finance Officer

Are you experienced in Credit Control and Sales Ledger and looking for a new challenge? Join Blackburn College and make a difference in people's lives!

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

This is a key customer focused role responsible for the collection of amounts owing the College, working as part of a diverse Finance Team. You will be responsible for working with colleagues across College to ensure the timely and accurate raising of invoices and chasing debt. You will work to improve efficiency and effectiveness by contributing to systems development related to HE/FE student finance, sales ledger and debt collection. You will also be expected to support College wide activities, such as open events, enrolment and graduation events.

What are we looking for?

You must have a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (and be able to evidence this by producing certificates). You will have experience and proven track record of sales ledger and credit control and experience of working in a finance environment. You must have experience of working with Microsoft office applications, specifically Excel and Word. A Finance or accountancy qualification is desirable.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Salary band: : £22,289 to £23,599 gross per annum pro rata
• Employee Assistance Programme for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.

Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.