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Assistant Director of Finance – Ofsted Rated Good Agricultural College, Northamptonshire Location: An Ofsted-rated Good agricultural college based in Northamptonshire on a beautiful site with acres of land

Salary: £46,120 - £51,139 per annum + large pension + generous annual leave
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? A well-regarded agricultural college in Northamptonshire is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Director of Finance to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the financial leadership of a respected institution while working in a scenic and inspiring environment.
Your Role As the Assistant Director of Finance, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the daily processing of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Leading the production of statutory and management accounts while providing insightful financial analysis
• Managing a finance team, including a Principal Accountant and Finance Assistants
• Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency within the finance function
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring effective financial planning
• Supporting both internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance
• Leading financial aspects of student enrolment processes and debt recovery
• Maintaining adherence to financial regulations and supporting funding applications

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: A degree-level qualification and a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA)
• Experience: Proven experience managing finance teams, preparing monthly/year-end accounts, and working cross-functionally
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and finance systems such as Aptos
• Personal Attributes: Ability to work methodically, accurately, and under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE) is desirable but not essential
• Safeguarding: Commitment to child protection and the safeguarding of young and vulnerable adults

Why Join Us?

• Generous Annual Leave: 38 days (including bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme with 24.7% employer contribution
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a Health Cash Plan, wellbeing programmes, and discounted gym membership
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible policies, volunteering day, and enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
• Discounts & Perks: High street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, and 10% off college courses

Next Steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant and has a simple, concise interview process.
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