Senior Finance Officer

Senior Finance Officer Part/full time – 30-37 hours per week (negotiable), full year Permanent Band 5 of SFCA Support Staff pay scale, point 15 - £32,199 per annum (pro rata according to contracted hours) To start ASAP Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to support our Finance team. The successful candidate will assist the Finance Manager in maintaining effective financial operations, controls and compliance across the College. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a finance team/accounting practice for a minimum of three years, and a sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. A minimum of Level 4 AAT qualification is required. Experience of working in an educational setting is not essential although it would be beneficial to the role. The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds. We can offer: ● A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment. ● A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff. ● The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme. ● A salary sacrifice Techscheme. ● The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters. ● Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye test