Senior Finance Officer
Part/full time – 30-37 hours per week (negotiable), full year
Permanent
Band 6 of SFCA Support Staff pay scale, point 19 - £36,564 per annum (pro rata according to contracted hours)
To start ASAP
Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to support our Finance team. The successful candidate will assist the Finance Manager in maintaining effective financial operations, controls and compliance across the College. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a finance team/accounting practice for a minimum of three years, and a sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. A minimum of Level 4 AAT qualification (or actively working towards) or equivalent experience is required. Experience of working in an educational setting is not essential although it would be beneficial to the role.
The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
We can offer:
● A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
● A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
● The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
● A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
● The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
● Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
● Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
● Free use of College Library resources.
● Regular staff social events throughout the year.
To Apply:
For further information please visit Varndean vacancies page at https://www.varndean.ac.uk/working-for-us/ to see the candidate information pack. Please complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role (also available on our website). We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application. Completed applications should be forwarded to [email protected] by the closing date shown.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date: Friday 21st August 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 26th August 2026
Pay: From £36,564.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
