Finance Manager
Permanent, part-time post (working 30 hours per week) | Salary: up to £40,920 per annum per rota
Location: Derwentside College, Consett, DH8 5EE
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Why Derwentside College?
Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the Country for its learner and employer satisfaction. We are an ambitious organisation and as a large provider of apprenticeships we are leading the way in delivering a range of outstanding services to learners and employers.
Derwentside College is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial services that underpin the College’s strategic and operational goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in shaping financial processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting key stakeholders across the organisation.
What you will do?
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Team
- Oversee financial reporting, month-end processes, and budget preparation
- Ensure payroll accuracy and statutory compliance, including VAT and HMRC submissions
- Enhance financial systems, controls, and procedures to ensure efficiency and resilience
- Support procurement and contract management activities
- Provide expert financial guidance to budget holders and engaging with auditors
The successful candidate will be part-qualified CCAB or Level 4 AAT (with substantial experience), full CCAB is desirable. They will need to demonstrate proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within education or the public sector; strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial reporting and compliance; and excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
What’s in it for you?
- Generous annual leave entitlement (35 days)
- Annual day off in the month of your birthday
- Christmas closure days
- Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working – including a 2pm finish on a Friday
- Annual staff wellbeing days
- Continuous professional development
- Free on-site parking
This is a permanent, part-time post (working 30 hours per week).
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Deborah Minns (Head of Finance) on 01207 585900 or via Deborah.minns@derwentside.ac.uk
The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email hr@derwentside.ac.uk
Previous applicants need not apply. No Agencies.
Closing date for applications – Tuesday, 14th October 2025
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
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