Financial Accountant

4 weeks ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Oaklands College Full time

Based at St.Albans Campus, though will be required to visit other sites


Key Duties

To work in a dynamic Finance Team as key roles supporting the financial management of Oaklands College as it continues to grow, expand its portfolio of functions and quality of provision.

Support the effective financial management of the College

Required Skills


• Professional accountancy qualification (CCAB)


• Intermediate/advanced use of Microsoft Office and Excel


• Strong and extensive financial accounting skills and experience


• At least 2 years' experience of successfully managing a finance team


• At least 3 years relevant post qualification experience


• Effective written/verbal communication and presentation skills


• Strong systems and IT skills


• Experience of provision of management information and financial support to senior management and budget holders.

What We Offer

  • Automatic entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Generous Annual Leave - 30 days pro rata
  • Excellent CPD Opportunities to grow and develop through membership and coaching
  • Free onsite parking
  • Subsidised onsite restaurant
  • A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership
  • Opportunities for flexible working
  • Staff awards - Recognition of positive contributions & celebration events
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounts on OASIS Beauty treatments at WGC Campus
  • UNO Bus scheme - Discount fares on all UNO routes within Hertfordshire, staff and students need to show their ID badges when boarding the bus
  • Discounted and/ or free events e.g. - Oakfest, Lambing weekend, Zoo etc

Supporting documents:

  • Job Description

Safeguarding Statement:

Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs as form of an application, when applying for a position please ensure you complete all the required fields on the application form when you click 'Apply' and email to

£47,053 to £51,421 pa



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