Finance Officer

We are currently seeking a Part-time Finance Officer to support the director of Finance and Operations. You will work closely with your team and department heads to provide effective and efficient management of College finances.

The post would be suitable for someone with experience working within a finance team and have an understanding of a College environment, who is able to deal with staff and suppliers in a professional, calm and helpful manner, and to work independently.

The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent numeracy and IT skills, be self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and to work flexibly and on their own initiative whilst demonstrating high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. They will have strong written and communication skills and an ability to deal promptly and efficiently with queries.,

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent or Grade C or above including English Language and Maths


• Level 3 or higher qualification in accounting


• 2-3 years in a finance department


• Experienced user of Office packages


• Experience of administrative duties


• Working knowledge of office procedures


• An understanding of nominal, sales and purchase ledgers


• Use of SAGE 50 accounting software


• Working knowledge of accounting databases


• Understanding of Equality and Diversity


• To be able to use financial Software


• Good IT skills, in particular Word, Outlook and Excel


• Sound interpersonal & communications skills


• Pro-active approach to problem solving


• Attention to detail and solution focussed


Experience working in not-for-profit or further education with young adults with learning and/or physical disabilities is desirable.

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all our young people. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online searches will form part of this process. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and expect our staff to share this commitment.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK., We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.,
• Challenging attitudes towards disability


• Increasing understanding of disability


• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions


• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration
  
  The Orpheus Centre is an independent specialist College in Godstone, Surrey. We focus on developing independence skills through performing and visual arts and make dramatic improvements to young disabled adults' lives.
  
  Salary: £23,339.80 per annum (FTE £29,174.75)