Finance Officer Sheffield, England
Job description
NOCN are seeking to recruit a Finance Officer to work on a Permanent basis as part of the Group Finance Team.
Due to continued growth, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Finance Officer to join our team in Sheffield.
PLEASE NOTE ALTHOUGH WE DO OFFER AN ELEMENT OF HYBRID WORKING THIS VACANCY IS BASED IN OUR SHEFFIELD OFFICE!
Reporting to the Management Accountant and working closely with our Finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of NOCN Group's Finance functions, which cover the accounts payable, accounts receivable and management accounts. The sucessful candidate will ensure a professional and high quality service at all times regardless of the assigned function(s) and to be willing to learn other parts of the finance function for cover and future career development.
Why NOCN Group?
NOCN Group is an educational charity whose core aims are to help learners reach their potential and organisations thrive. The group includes business units specialising in regulated UK and international qualifications, End Point Assessment, assured short courses, SMART job cards, assessment services, consultancy, and research.
A career at NOCN Group offers you the chance to be part of a fast-growing, international educational non-for-profit. Plus, there’s lots of other great benefits which can be viewed on our website at: https://www[dot]nocn[dot]org[dot]uk/about/careers/why-join-nocn-group/benefits/
What will you be doing?
Finance Officers will work together to create a multi-skilled, flexible and well-trained team capable of supporting one another and the wider Group. The role’s direct duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the function they are assigned to. It is expected that each Finance Officer will initially be experienced in and work on one to two functions (sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control and management accounts), but will be open to gaining exposure and being trained on the other areas for cover and career development.
About you...
The successful candidate will have:
- Right to remain and work in the UK (full-time).
- A Level 3 (e.g. A Level).
- A Level 2 qualification in Mathematics (at least a grade C in GCSE Maths or equivalent).
- A Level 3 or higher AAT or other finance/accounting qualification (or willing to work towards).
- 2+ years’ working in an accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general finance function.
- Strong Excel skills including charts.
- Good general IT skills including the ability to proficiently use the Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent planning and administration skills.
- Precise and exact attention to detail.
Other desirable criteria:
- Educated to degree level.
- Experience of Sage 200 or Sage 50.
- Knowledge of pivot tables, IF statements and V-LOOKUPS.
How to Apply?
If this sounds like the job for you, please send your completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, CV and a covering letter, explaining why you are the best fit for the role, to: recruitment[at]nocn[dot]org[dot]uk
Please specify the role that you are applying for in the subject header of the email.
Interviews are expected to take place 14th/15th February 2023.
The full Job Description/Person Specification and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form can be downloaded from our website: https://www[dot]nocn[dot]org[dot]uk/about/careers/nocn-group-vacancies/finance-officer/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,914.00-£33,487.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have 2+ years of work experience in finance?
- Do you have Level 3 or higher in AAT or other finance/accounting qualification?
- Do you have good knowledge of Microsoft Excel?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield, S1 2BJ
Application deadline: 08/02/2023
