Closing date: Sunday 13 July 2025
Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.
We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.
We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Finance Assistant, who will play a vital role in supporting the College’s Finance Department by effectively managing the purchase ledger and providing support across the finance function. This includes processing payments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. The role requires excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and a proactive approach to resolving queries. The ideal candidate will process purchase invoices against purchase orders, ensuring proper authorisation in line with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will also assist in the allocation of direct debit payments to the general ledger.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and maths, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general ICT/administrative skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Accuracy and keen attention to detail.
• Experience using accounting systems.
• Familiarity with banking software and online payments.
  This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.
  Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.
  Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.
  A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
  We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website www.craven-college.ac.uk/jobs
  If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £24,747.08 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: B24

Please refer the Job description for details