Finance Business Partner – Statutory Reporting, Trading, Cash & Credit Cont

at  Walsall College

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced finance Business Partner to join our team at Walsall College on a permanent basis. This is an ideal position for an ambitious part qualified finance professional looking for their next career step within a large organisation committed to supporting its finance team in the attainment of professional qualifications.
A highly organised individual who will support in the delivery of a comprehensive financial service including the provision of financial information, cash flow management, business planning and financial control. You will lead a team of finance assistants responsible for the sales ledger, banking and cash flow reporting and have the opportunity to utilise and develop your technical skills in statutory accounts preparation.
AAT level 4 or equivalent, GCSE A* - C / Grades 9 - 4 in English and Maths qualifications are essential for this role, alongside the ability to communicate effectively in writing, by telephone and face-to-face with internal and external stakeholders. Some staff management or team leadership experience is desirable as is knowledge of the education sector.

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• Competitive salaries.
• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Up to 29 days annual leave, plus generous additional closure and bank holiday days.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• Simply Health care scheme.
• On site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.
  We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.
  Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.

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