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Purpose of Role

The role involves maintaining an efficient, organised and accurate finance function for the business through undertaking a variety of day-to-day financial operations such as sales and purchase ledgers and bookkeeping. This is a reactive role that will evolve with the needs, growth and direction of the company. In addition to core finance duties, the role includes responsibility for ensuring the organisation operates within regulatory frameworks and maintains financial and operational compliance across all areas. This is a part-time hybrid position. Salary is based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Bookkeeping:

• Complete bank & cash reconciliations
• Maintaining spreadsheets
• Generating customer invoices and obtaining payments
• Enter and code financial transactions appropriately
• Checks all financial transactions for accuracy
• Running Payroll and managing pension contributions
• Providing up-to-date Creditor / Debtor reports
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Provide monthly reports to management detailing financial performance
• Manage cash flow ensuring financial commitments of the company are met
• Assist with the preparation of annual accounts and liaising with external accountants
• Liaise with suppliers ensuring invoices are received and correct
• Liaising with the bank and external stakeholders as required
• Managing petty cash

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure the company adheres to internal financial policies and controls
• Monitor compliance with statutory requirements including HMRC, Companies House, and pension authorities
• Maintain accurate records in line with financial, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Support the preparation and coordination of external audits
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation to ensure full compliance
• Develop and maintain compliance checklists and internal documentation
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to financial procedures and data security
• Manage and store sensitive information in accordance with GDPR and company policies
• Oversee insurance policies and support insurance claims where required

Operational Support:

• Supporting the operational and commercial functions of the business
• Assisting other members of the team with various administrative and finance-related tasks
• Providing administrative support to the team
• Receiving and dealing with emails
• Answering phones, taking messages, and fielding calls
• Help maintain organised filing systems
• Other responsibilities as and when required

Person Specification

• Enthusiastic, committed and fast learner with at least five years' experience in a busy accounts and compliance environment
• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, accountancy procedures, and compliance standards
• Experience using Sage and QuickBooks
• Proven ability to interpret and apply regulations to business operations
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage deadlines
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a professional phone manner
• Team player with a flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to think on your feet
• Highly organised with good administration and time management skills
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
  

Audit Assistant Director (Finance)

National College Group (Education)

Full Time/Permanent

Newcastle

£47-49K

We are searching for an Assistant Director of Data and Assurance for a national college group based in Newcastle. Reporting into the Director of Business Assurance and Risk, the appointed individual will deliver a portfolio of risk and assurance activities designed to protect and enhance the business. This role is for someone with a general audit background, and the relevant professional must have CIA ACCA or ACA or CIMA Accountancy qualification.

The new Assistant Director of Data and Assurance will also contribute to maintaining high standards of data protection across the business.

This is a varied and hands-on role where the Assistant Director of Data and Assurance will pay a key part in supporting their risk, assurance, and data protection activities.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of leading internal audits across a complex organisation. Previous management experience would be preferred.

Responsibilities:

To support the Director of Business Assurance and Risk in:

• Carrying out high quality advisory reviews to support management in discrete areas that may be less established or where the subject matter does not lend itself to a formal audit as part of the internal audit plan; ensuring reviews are undertaken in accordance with professional standards and with minimum supervision.
i>Confidently leading planning, scoping and feedback meetings with senior stakeholders when undertaking risk, assurance and advisory activities. li>Documenting advisory and assurance work to a high standard and in adherence with professional standards. li>Working collaboratively and effectively with their assurance partners. This includes overseeing the timely and successful delivery of the internal audit plan which is outsourced to our audit partner.
• Consistently seeking ways to modernise the assurance offer and challenge existing methods to drive continuous improvement (including the use of IT / Data analytical tools as available).
• Proactively delivering the follow up of recommendations process.
• Establishing positive relationships with group staff, championing the assurance offer and supporting key stakeholders to recognise the value of assurance.
• Preparing high-quality Audit and Risk Committee papers which require little / no rework.
Investigating and responding to data security incidents and overseeing the implementation of actions.
• Supervising and supporting the Data Protection Compliance Officer to ensure requests ie information requests/ data right requests/ requests from law enforcement authorities are actioned in line with relevant legislation.
• Overseeing and supporting progress against the ICO’s Accountability Framework. This includes working with the Data Protection Compliance Officer, the Records Management Officer and with wider stakeholders to implement actions and strengthen compliance.

Experience: 

CIA/ACCA/ACA qualification a must.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of risk management, internal control and internal audit practices.
l >Experience of leading internal audits across a complex organisation (ideally within the education sector).
• Experience in general data auditing.
• The ability to quickly understand policies and procedures and apply auditing principles.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from audit fieldwork, and make suggestions as to possible improvements to internal control.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills, including the ability to produce accurate and succinct reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with others (at all levels).
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Able to obtain clear DBS Certificate