Finance Assistant

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Exceptional People Deserve Exceptional Staff

Shaftesbury is a disability charity offering care, education, vocational and rehab services. The charity also provides residential care, nursing and supported living.

Within the education sector, Shaftesbury has one school, Shaftesbury Victoria School, and 2 further education colleges, Shaftesbury Millie College and Shaftesbury Nash College. The school is for students aged 3-19, and the colleges are for students aged 16-25. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and some have profound and complex learning needs.

Shaftesbury Millie College is an education setting for students, aged 16 to 25yrs, and helps young people with a range of learning and physical disabilities in Dorset, and the local area, bridging the gap between education and employment.

It is a one-of-a-kind work environment, set on a 350-acre countryside site near Poole. The college’s curriculum is directly aligned to its natural environment and the enterprise activities that operate there, including animal care, catering and retail, conservation and horticulture.

Students are supported with personalised learning programmes which build confidence and independence, underpinned by a focus on wellbeing.

Millie College is dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive, and professional environment for students, staff, and visitors alike. We aim to foster a collaborative work culture that values dedication, flexibility, and a commitment to excellence.

We are looking for a professional finance administrator to provide efficient and effective support for Millie College. This pivotal role will ensure the smooth-running of financial processes with responsibilities including tasks associated with purchase ledger processing and the reconciliation and banking of monies received (electronic and cash).

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate college/school financial records in accordance with Charities Commission and Department for Education guidelines and provide smooth and efficient support to the Commercial Business Manager/Finance Manager and other College and Directorate staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the College’s growing team of professional administrators providing a critical link between college staff, suppliers and Directorate and Shaftesbury finance teams.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, proficient in O365 and have a genuine passion for accurate and detailed administrative processes. You will need a calm and adaptable approach and a willingness to learn, contribute ideas and undertake further training, as required.

Responsibilities include:

processing purchase ledger tasks using the school’s/college’s Financial Management System to purchase resources; assist other finance team members with debt management processes; assist the Admissions team by providing student fee calculations; uphold robust financial oversight; ensure spending represents good value for money; process petty cash and credit card expenditure.

You will be encouraged to participate in relevant training, meetings, and events, supporting your professional growth through a Personal Development Plan.

• Strong organisational skills and high level of attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent MS365 skills and other information management systems.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic setting.

• Prior experience in a finance support function, preferably…