The Role
The main objectives of the post are to assist the Purchase and Sales Ledger Team Leader and the Financial Controller through accurate processing of transactions, daily management of the Purchase Ledger and supplier account reconciliations. Assist in the management of an efficient Expenditure and Creditors service that is fully compliant with current legislation and internal financial regulations. To ensure that specified monthly deadlines are achieved and to ensure the accuracy of transactions processed within his/her area of remit. The post holder is required to provide an efficient customer service to internal and external customers.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will be qualified to an NVQ 2 level or equivalent in finance, business administration or similar in addition to having some recent experience in working in accounts payable/ expenditure. They would have experience in reconciling control accounts and bank reconsolidations and would have a good knowledge of working with IT systems. They will also have excellent interpersonal skills with attention to deal and excellent organisational skills.
About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
London South East Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.