LOCATION: Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2DR
REPORTS TO: Senior Finance Officer
SALARY: £25,918.62 - £27,505.50
HOURS: Full time 35 hours (7 hour day) Monday to Friday. Hybrid working. Please note also open to applicants looking for a 4 day/part time position
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 5th August 2026
DBS: Enhanced check required
About Petty Pool
Petty Pool Trust is a specialist charity dedicated to supporting young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. We provide high-quality education, training, and outdoor learning experiences that empower individuals to develop skills, confidence, and independence.
Summary
Due to growth, an opportunity has arisen to join an established team as a Finance Officer. Candidates must have a good understanding of working within a finance team and to be competent with accounting transactions.
The Person:
· A competent & reliable individual
· Experience of accounting software
· Sound knowledge of Microsoft packages – Outlook, Teams etc
· Competent MS Excel user
· AAT Accounting level 2 or equivalent
· Accurate with an eye for detail
· Analytical approach experienced in working to deadlines
· Good knowledge of the Purchase and Sales ledger process
· Confidence in handling petty cash and posting cash transactions
· Keen to develop a career in finance.
· Team player who can work to the organisations mission, vision and values.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Working across multiple organisations
· Purchase ledger
· Sales ledger
· Data inputting onto accounting software
· Working to deadlines for supplier payment processing
· Deal with any purchasing and sales queries
· Support with credit control
· Support with staff credit cards
· Bank and credit card reconciliation
· Handle, maintain and record petty cash
· Support with monthly timesheets and payroll
· Assistance with the year-end process
· Support with recording and tracking of Grant & fundraising income
· Assist and support the finance team
· Ad-Hoc duties as and when required
NOTE: In accordance with the Trust’s flexibility policy, the post holder will be required to undertake any other duties considered commensurate with this position, as directed by The Senior Management Team of Petty Pool, or as a mutually agreed developmental opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Minimum GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel user with an interest in building skills
- IT skills in MS Office applications including Teams
- Have experience of working in Finance role
- Experience of Purchase ledger and Sales ledger functions
Desirable
- AAT Level 2 or working towards
- Demonstrable evidence of continuous self-development
- Experience of working with Sage 50
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated eye for detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, with differing timelines
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work to competing deadlines
- Honest, trustworthy and competent in handling cash
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Previous experience in equivalent environment - small business / education
- Excel tables, data extraction and manipulation, formula functions
Personal Competencies
Essential
- Good time planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive attitude at all times
- Honesty, fairness and reliability in all matters
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise & manage a varied workload
- Always work accurately and thrive on investigating and resolving discrepancies
Staff Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public bank holidays
- On-site parking
- Company Sick pay (after passing probationary period)
- Employer-funded BHSF Health & Wellbeing Plan, helping with everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical and therapies, alongside 24/7 GP and counselling support
- Free meals when commuting by car sharing, walking, or cycling
- Bike rack
- Eye care vouchers
- Company pension
- Smart casual dress
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a values-led charity dedicated to improving life chances for young people with learning disabilities. Petty Pool is proud to have been recognised as Outstanding to Work For 2025 by Best Companies, reflecting our strong culture, values and commitment to our people.
Pay: £25,918.62-£27,505.50 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Experience:
- Finance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
