Finance Officer

**About the role: Finance Officer**

We are looking for a Financial Officer to join our well-established team in Oxford. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week based at our City of Oxford College Campus.

You will be responsible for recording purchase transactions within the finance system to ensure accurate costs are captured and suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms. This role will be the first point of contact for stakeholders to help resolve all queries to ensure smooth running of business operations.

**What do you need to be successful as a Finance Officer at Activate Learning?**

To be successful in this role you should be numerically astute with some experience working in a finance related environment. Ideally you should have prior purchase ledger experience or be wanting to start a career within Finance.

You should be confident and adept in utilizing and manipulating data using Microsoft Excel. You should be able to work independently when set tasks, whilst also being able to work as part of the wider finance team.

**Who we are**:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

**_ Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself._**

**Why work with the Activate Learning Group?**

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

- ** Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards**: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
- ** Wellbeing & Resources Groups**: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
- ** Company benefits**:Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
- ** Learning and Development**: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
- ** Teaching Support**:Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
- ** Pension Schemes**: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
- ** Generous Annual Leave**:Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
- ** Flexible Working**:Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
- ** Competitive salaries**:Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
- ** On-Site Facilities**:Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

**Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.**

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.