We’re looking for an experienced and confident Finance Supervisor to join our Finance Team at BCUSU.

This is a great opportunity for a Finance Supervisor to join our diverse organisation and play a key role in developing our Finance Apprentices while ensuring accuracy for our financial procedures. This could also be a great vacancy for someone looking to step into a supervisor role in the finance industry.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the effective day-to-day operation of the finance function, ensuring that financial transactions and operational workflows are completed accurately, on time and in line with organisational procedures and controls
• Coordinate and quality-assure preparatory financial information to support month-end, year-end and audit processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy and readiness under the direction and sign-off of the Finance & People Manager
• Provide first-line supervision, mentoring and development for finance apprentice(s) and assistant(s), while supporting continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and ways of working

Who we're looking for...

The successful candidate will have:

• Accounting qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3 or above) or equivalent relevant experience
• Good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English & Maths
• Minimum 1 year experience supervising or coordinating the work of others within a finance or transactional environment
• Proven ability to use computerised financial systems (e.g. Sage) to process, review and oversee financial transactions
• Good knowledge of accounting practises and accounts administration
• Experience reviewing financial transactions, reconciliations or supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness
• High level of IT literacy, including Excel, Word & Outlook
• Highly organised, with a meticulous eye for detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate professionally with a range of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting non-finance colleagues to understand and follow financial procedures and controls

Hours

Full time, 35 hours per week.

Salary

£29,505 - £32,065 (Grade C)

To apply

Send your CV application and cover letter to studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk. When applying, make it clear which position you are applying for. Your covering letter should demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification listed on the job description.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate they meet the Person Specification on the job description most closely.

Application deadline:

Sunday 5th July, 11pm

Selection process

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 6th July, with interview offers sent to candidates after

Interview date

Monday 13th July

Why work for BCUSU?

Staff members have a number of benefits:

• Generous Holidays (32 days plus 8 Bank Holidays paid annual leave pro-rata) 
• Optional Contributory Pension Scheme (eligible for joining after completion of probation period)
• Additional day holiday for Wedding day and Graduation day
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption pay and leave
• Health Care Cash Plan - money back on everyday health care such as dental, optical and physio costs, and additional benefits like remote GP appointments, mental health support, exclusive discounts on high street purchases and more.
• Volunteering – take one day volunteering and BCUSU will match it with another day for you to volunteer
• Paid Compassionate Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Access to student discount platforms 
• BCU Library membership
• Staff socials – subsidised events usually Summer and/or Christmas

Other info:

BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs, by emailing studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk