Accounts Assistant
Part time up to 15 hours per week
£23,835 FTE per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus
Who are we looking for?
Ready to make a real difference in our day-to-day operations? Join our high performing finance team and help turn numbers into smarter business decisions!
Burton and South Derbyshire College are looking for a detail-driven and pro-active Accounts Assistant to join our friendly Finance team! If you're eager to grow your career in accounting, this is your chance to learn, develop, and make an impact in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with day-to-day financial transactions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll entries
Reconcile customer and supplier accounts
Process invoices using our OCR software
Support month-end and year-end financial processes
Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers
Provide general administrative support to the finance team and wider networks
Engage with BSDC policies pertaining to sustainability and learner focus
Requirements
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility, approachable attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable
Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role
Knowledge of basic finance and payroll processes
AAT qualification (or working towards) or equivalent demonstrable experience
Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.
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Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
Generous holiday plans
Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working policies
Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free annual eye tests
Access to our onsite gym
Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
Discounted health cash plan
BHN Extras discount scheme
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 16th October 2025. Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.
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