BCUSU is looking for an an experienced and confident Finance Supervisor to join our Finance Team at BCUSU
This is a Full-time, permanent role, and is 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 will include:
- 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
- Experience supporting or delivering projects across the full lifecycle
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and building relationships
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and engage others
- Experience using digital tools to support project delivery and reporting
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently within a team
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
Full time, 35 hours per week.
£29,505 - £32,065 (Grade C). The successful candidate will be appointed at the start of this grade
Ready to apply?
Send your CV application along with a covering letter to [email protected]. 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.
Please check the link for more information (www.bcusu.com)
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate they meet the Person Specification on the job description most closely.
- Application deadline: Sunday 5th July, 11pm
- Shortlisting will take place on Monday 6th July, with interview offers sent to candidates after
- Interviews will take place on Monday 13th July
Pay: From £29,505.00 per year
Application question(s):
- How many years’ experience supervising or coordinating the work of others within a finance or transactional environment do you have?
- Which professional finance qualification do you hold? E.g. AAT Level 3
Work Location: In person
