Finance Manager (Thurrock)

• Locations

  Thurrock, Grays, Essex

• Salary

  £50,000 - £55,000

• Sector

  Leadership & Management

• Type

  Permanent

South Essex College is the largest provider of technical and vocational education and training for 16-18 year olds, adults and apprenticeship provision within Essex – and we are growing!

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Manager to provide a comprehensive and professional financial service to our organisation.

Key duties will include;
• Ensure the integrity of the financial accounts
• Produce financial reports for internal and external stakeholder
• Prepare final accounts and manage cash and oversight of financial ledger integrity.
• Implement audit recommendations.
• Line management responsibility for members of staff who support the post holder
• Prepare statutory group and Subsidiaries annual accounts and cffr regulatory models.
• Act as the lead contact point during the Annual Accounts audit and co-ordinate the production of high-quality working papers and ensure timely responses to queries raised
• Support the preparation of the financial statements , the Annual Reporting Manual and the organisation’s accounting policies and procedures
• Produce monthly trial balances & balance sheets and review all supporting control code reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the accounts at each reporting cycle
• Provide timely and accurate financial advice to finance and non-financial managers regarding highly complex financial matters.;
• Maintain fixed asset, compile, and submit vat returns

In return, we offer competitive benefits:
• 30 days leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Terms and Conditions
• *College Additional leave
• Teachers Pension/Local Gov Pension – Enhanced
• Discounted on site Hair and Beauty facilities
• Free Eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU users
• Enhanced sick pay and family (subject to policy terms)
• Free breakfast on campus(Term time only)
• Free on-site parking (subject to space/permits)
• Wellbeing and health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu Jabs
*College discretion

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, employees must ensure their own and others’ safety at work.  The College is dedicated to safeguarding students, staff, and visitors, providing a safe environment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

South Essex Colleges Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.  We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, especially those underrepresented in further education. Our recruitment process is accessible and fair, with support available for any needed adjustments.  Join us in creating a culturally diverse and inclusive future for education, where everyone can thrive, contribute, and feel respected. We are committed to reducing prejudice and stereotyping, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

Please be advised that the College may fill vacancies before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Only applications via the South Essex Colleges Group recruitment portal will be considered.

If you have any questions please email jobs@southessex.ac.uk and a member of the HR team will come back to you.