Finance Assistant

Priestley College- Finance Assistant

Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hours per week.(Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 16.30, Friday 8.30 to 16.00) Full Year, Permanent.

Salary: Point 6 to Point 12 on the NJC Support Staff Scale (£25,558 to £29,544 actual)

Closing date: Midday, Monday 23rd November 2026

What you'll be doing

• Supporting staff with purchasing goods/ services and placing orders when required.
• You will be responsible for the credit card reconciliation on a monthly basis.
• You will be responsible for Scopay (online parent payment system) related queries and tasks.

What we are looking for

• A good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a busy finance office environment
• A positive, flexible approach and a willingness to learn.

What we offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Full NJC terms and conditions for support staff in sixth form colleges.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority.
• Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
• An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority

Safer Recruitment Statement

Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.