OCA is a non-profit educational charity, who is in partnership with The Open University.
Our purpose is to widen participation in arts education through open flexible distance and online learning.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our team for a temporary maternity cover position. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a background in finance or accounting, who is looking for a varied role in a supportive and flexible environment. You will be responsible for providing essential support across a variety of finance-related tasks, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance function administration.
If you believe that your attributes fit with the responsibilities and specifications of the role, and you are looking for a temporary role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validation and collection of student enrolment fees and funding.
• Monitor and manage bad debts, collect declined payments, issue reminder letters, withdraw tuition and liaise with tutors
• Processing invoices, payments, refunds and receipts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with month-end procedures.
• Prepare and process employee claims, expenses and reimbursements.
• Handle general finance queries from students, staff and suppliers.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaising with auditors where necessary.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE, GRADE AND SALARY, PLEASE FIND THE JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION ON THE OPEN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS (OCA) JOB VACANCY PAGE:

https://www.oca.ac.uk/vacancies/finance-assistant/
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid Visa, relevant to the type of work that you will be undertaking.
Please note that our organisation does not possess a Home Office licence, and, as a result, we are unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a Visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

FOR AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION ABOUT THE ROLE, PLEASE CONTACT DANIELLE DERRICK, HEAD OF FINANCE, DANIELLEDERRICK@OCA.AC.UK

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £24,115.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Licence/Certification:

• AAT Level 2 Qualification (or currently working towards) (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barnsley, S70 2AG
Application deadline: 22/04/2025
Reference ID: OCA- Finance Assistant - April 202