Finance Associate

We have a number of great opportunities based across various campuses for our Level 3 & 4 AAT students. We are seeking a flexible hourly-paid Finance Associate to become part of our Finance department.

As a Finance Associate, you will play a role in the success of our students through:

• Participating in maintaining financial records by accurately entering and updating financial data.
• Processing applications for College Bursaries during peak periods.
• Processing and reconciling invoices, ensuring attention to detail and timely completion.

Our ideal candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of fundamental financial concepts and an aptitude for working with numbers and basic analytical skills, coupled with a willingness to learn and develop the ability to interpret and analyse financial data, alongside the following qualifications:

• Studying Level 3 or 4 AAT at Bedford College.
• English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve English and mathematics Level 2 within one year

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

• Student centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Educational excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
• Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Continuous improvement – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
• Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 , provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide .  The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

What is an Associate?

Associates work on a short term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement, under this Agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you.  Typically an agreement runs from January to December and may be renewed thereafter.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services

• Flexible hour arrangements
• Peoples Pension
• Free on-site parking during weekdays and weekends (subject to availability)
• Retail and leisure discounts

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed