Finance Assistant (x2)

We have two great opportunities based at our Bedford campus for a Finance Assistant to become a key member of our Student Finance department.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Assisting in the maximisation of income for the Bedford College Group.
• Ensuring all financial administration in connection to Student Loans, employer billing and apprenticeship funding is undertaken promptly to remove barriers to payment. (Taking a lead on one aspect but providing cover on the others).
• Assessing student bursary application at peak times.
• Liaising with customers and staff and implement solutions to issues arising.

Our ideal candidates will have experience of improving the credibility of the Finance function and experience of data management and analysis, alongside the following qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in finance or other numerate discipline
• English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve English and mathematics Level 2 within one year
• Customer service training
• Recent continuous professional development

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services Ltd (BCPS Ltd) 

39 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year

273 hours holiday per annum

An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group has made the decision to conduct out interviews via Microsoft Teams. More information on Microsoft Teams interviews will be discussed at interview 

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.