As part of the Finance Team the post holder is to assist the Head of Finance in managing all aspects of the Finance service within Glasgow Kelvin College.
The post holder will support the College strategic and operational planning process and will have significant involvement in budgeting, financial reporting and financial planning.
Specifically the post remit will include support of preparation of the annual budget, management accounting, budget monitoring, financial reporting and support for all aspects of transaction processing within the College.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in preparation of, and consultation with budget holders on, the annual budget for Glasgow Kelvin College and in reporting to the Financial Control Committee;
- Assist in preparation of the College annual accounts and facilitation of the annual audit in compliance with current professional accounting standards;
- Liaise with External and Internal Auditors where required;
- Assist in the preparation of regular financial forecasts, financial resource returns and other financial planning information and returns which may be required by stakeholders such as the Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Government, Big Lottery, Glasgow City Council and Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;
- Assist with the preparation of reports to the Audit Committee and Financial Control Committee of the Board of Management;
- Assist in the development and implementation of robust management accounting processes and procedures which meet the information needs of the Board of Management , its Standing Committees the College’s Strategic Managers and the Scottish Funding Council;
- Monitor, with budget holders, College expenditure, particularly staffing costs, on a routine and systematic basis in accordance with established timetables;
- Provide advice and guidance to budget holders and other colleagues in respect of financial procedures;
- Respond to financial queries from budget holders and other stakeholders as required;
- Efficiently and effectively use, develop and assist in the management of the College’s computerised financial system and other related systems;
- Assist in management of the College’s cash flow, ensuring all income due to the College is invoiced and collected in a timely manner;
- Maintain the College asset register and monitor the capital expenditure plan;
- Supervise the Purchase Team in maintaining P2P accruals and the Sales Team in managing and reporting on College debtors;
- Supervise finance assistants in the Sales Team and Purchase Team in the absence of the Finance & Student Funding Manager;
- Assist the Finance & Student Funding Manager and Finance Assistants with their daily workload during periods of high activity, in particular enrolment;
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports or complete project work in pursuit of the financial objectives of the College as requested by the Senior Accountant; and
- Deputise for the Senior Accountant as and when required.
Skills, knowledge and expertise
Qualifications
- Educated to degree (SCQF level 9) or equivalent; and
- Possess a recognised professional accountancy qualification.
Knowledge and expertise
- Demonstrable knowledge of Financial management and accounting in Further Education or other Public Sector organisations;
- Operational knowledge and system administrator knowledge of the College’s computerised financial system;
- Knowledge of the financial reporting requirements of the Scottish Government (FReM), Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and Scottish Funding Council accounts direction.
Skills and competencies
- Highly developed financial management and accounting skills;
- Effective management and communication skills;
- Ability to manage staff, systems and processes across the College and build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders; and
- Ability to analyse and problem solve.
Experience
- Evidence of appropriate post qualification professional development;
- Experience in financial management, accounting and reporting; and
- Experience of development of financial skills in non-financial stakeholders, in particular budget holders.
Benefits
- Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid working (dependent and the needs of the service).
- Annual Leave – 33 days per annum plus 12 public holidays.
- A professional development review process – continuous professional and personal development.
- Professional and personal development for all staff – we offer an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, help you reach your full potential and plan for your future.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business.
- Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Flexible Working and Family Friendly Policy – Flexible Working, Maternity, Parental, Paternity and Adoption Leave – enhanced entitlements.
- Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above the national average.
- Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing, access to sports facilities and fitness activities.
About Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow Kelvin College seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engages learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and supports their progression to employment or to further study. We play a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and you will have the opportunity help us create progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.
Roles within the College are subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme.
At Glasgow Kelvin College, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse society we serve. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we actively seek to attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We are dedicated to being an employer of choice by prioritising diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Our inclusive policies and practices ensure that every team member experiences a strong sense of belonging and can thrive both personally and professionally. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview applicants who meet the essential job requirements.
Join us at Glasgow Kelvin College and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. Your unique perspective and experiences are not just welcomed—they are essential to our collective success. To find out more about how we do this visit: Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging - Glasgow Kelvin College