Finance And Trips Officer

Permanent Finance & Trips Officer (Part-Time)

South Manchester | 20 hours per week | Full Year

Salary: £16,362 - £17,899 (pro rata)

We are recruiting for a Finance and Trips Officer to join a well-established South Manchester organisation. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of finance duties and coordinating engaging student trips and activities. You'll work closely with the Finance Manager, teaching staff, and Student Services to keep operations running smoothly.

As a Finance and Trips Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Processing purchase orders and supplier invoices
• Assisting with payment runs and reconciling BACS remittances
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
• Supporting credit control, including raising and chasing debtor invoices
• Working with teaching staff to gather quotes and book transport/services
• Ensuring trips represent value for money and meet procurement guidelines
• Maintaining and updating trip tracking spreadsheets
• Providing budgeting and costing advice to staff
• Supporting general admin and College events (e.g., Open Evenings)

This position gives the Finance and Trips Officer the opportunity to make a real impact on both financial operations and the student experience. You'll be joining a supportive team where the Finance and Trips Officer is a key point of contact across various departments.

Desirable skills and experience:

• AAT qualified or currently studying (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of finance and procurement processes
• Experience with in an educational environment (desirable)
• Excellent Excel skills
• Highly organised, proactive, and a great communicator