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METHODIST COLLEGE INFORMATION Methodist College Belfast is one of Northern Ireland’s leading grammar schools, providing life changing opportunities for everyone. I am delighted that you are interested in joining the staff team here at Methodist College. As a member of staff, you will discover a celebrated tapestry of diversity, opportunity and excellence that makes Methody truly unique. Methody provides life changing opportunities for everyone and we would love you to experience that for yourself as a member of staff. Staff at Methody are committed to making a difference to pupils, colleagues and the College community but soon discover that Methody also enriches their lives through their unparalleled staff experience. If you are an enthusiastic, committed, and progressive person ready to bring your unique gifts and talents to the College, we would love you to be part of our exceptional team. This is a place where lifelong friendships begin, where bright futures are built, where leaders are made and where life changing experiences take place.
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JOB DESCRIPTION MAIN PURPOSE To assist the Finance Manager with processing, recording and collection of income through the College’s finance systems.
REPORTS TO Finance Manager
MAIN DUTIES 1. Process invoices on the College’s billing systems, including pupil fees, facilities hire users, Pre-Prep, sponsors and pupil trips. 2. Receive and allocate payments against invoices. 3. Follow debt collection procedures as necessary using telephone, written and email communication. 4. Prepare aged debt reports for and review reports on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy. 5. Ensure debtors reconciliation is carried out on a monthly basis. 6. Distribute list of students with outstanding debt to the Finance Manager monthly and as required. 7. Deal with email and telephone queries relating to billing. 8. Process cash lodgements as required. 9. Assist with Free School Meal recording and returns to the Education Authority. 10. Assist the Finance department in automating procedures where possible. 11. Maintain applicable spreadsheets and portals related to the post. 12. Liaise with internal and external auditors as and when required. 13. At all times ensure compliance with the College’s financial regulations. 14. Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To participate in relevant training and staff development opportunities where appropriate. 2. To take an active part in the Appraisal and Mentoring processes. 3. To comply with all relevant Health and Safety regulations and assist the College in the implementation of its own Health and Safety Policy. 4. To comply with and actively promote within their section the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy. 5. To carry out all other duties as may be reasonably required.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
RIGHT TO WORK All applicants should ensure that they are free to remain in and take up employment in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide supporting documentation. Details of acceptable documentation are available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-toworkchecklist
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that invloves ‘regulated activity,’ the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that YOU will be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (Currently £32.00). Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage. Further information can be access at NI Direct or the Deparment of Justice.
BENEFITS • NJC Points 17-20 (£31,020 - £32,597), on a pro-rata basis this equates to £14,963 - £15,722 per annum. • Term-time plus five days. • Membership of the NILGOSC Pension Scheme (Employer contribution 19%). • Various staff benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, e-car Salary Sacrifice Scheme, access to benefits on VIVUP system.
PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A*–C), including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent). 2. A minimum of two years’ demonstrable full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in the last 5 years in a finance team. 3. Competent in use of Microsoft Office software with an emphasis on Excel. 4. Demonstrable experience in dealing with correspondence and enquiries from customers, including the ability to resolve difficult situations with staff or customers effectively. 5. Experience of working on own initiative. 6. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. 7. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. 8. Ability to prioritise workload effectively. 9. Ability to undertake work/tasks involving a high degree of attention of detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA 1. Third level qualification relevant to the post (e.g. business; accountancy or economics). 2. Full or student member of one of the professional bodies detailed below: Chartered Accountants Ireland; The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland; The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales; The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland; Accounting Technicians Ireland; Association of Accounting Technicians. 3. Two years’ demonstrable full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in the last 5 years in Accounts Receivable role. This Criteria sets out the qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and competencies considered necessary for effective performance in the role. Candidates will be assessed against the criteria through the application form, supporting information, interview process and any other selection methods deemed appropriate by the College. Applicants must clearly demonstrate within their application how they meet the essential and desirable criteria. The College reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants who, in the opinion of the selection panel, most closely meet the requirements of the post. Where a high volume of applications is received, the College reserves the right to apply the desirable criteria and/or enhance the shortlisting criteria to determine those applicants who will proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
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