Senior Finance Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Finance Officer to join our Finance team, working closely with the Group Head of Finance at a pivotal time for the organisation. This is a high-impact role for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to play a meaningful part in shaping how finance supports the wider Group. As Senior Finance Officer, you will be at the heart of driving continuous improvement, strengthening financial processes and systems, and developing a resilient, high-performing finance service. You will help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the finance function, providing stability, insight and assurance that enables the Group to deliver outstanding services without interruption. Joining Etc., you will take the lead in delivering a responsive, professional and customer-focused income and expenditure service to students and staff. Working collaboratively across teams, you will ensure financial activities are managed with accuracy, integrity and compliance, fully aligned with financial regulations, policies and procedures, including:

• Line management of Finance Officers and Finance Administrators.
• Development, implementation and review of policies, procedures and systems ensuring compliance with Financial Regulations and consistency across OneEtc.
• Monitor commercial and student debt and advise on effective collection of amounts due to the college in accordance with the Debt Management Policy.
• Monitoring of balance sheet control accounts.
• Produce monthly bank reconciliations.
• Provide purchase ledger support during staff absence to ensure continuity of service.
• Provide receivables ledger support during staff absence to ensure continuity of service.
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and the annual statutory accounts.
• Liaise with auditors, where appropriate, on relevant internal and external audits.
  
  Good general education, with GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience of purchase and receivables ledger administration and the operation of computerised accounting systems
• Experience of leading and developing team members
• Ability to work to own initiative and make decisions when appropriate
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate financial information appropriately to a variety of people
• Commitment to team working
• Ability to motivate and lead colleagues and undertake own workload with accuracy
• Creative thinker able to foresee issues and generate solutions
• Common sense, co-operative and positive approach
• Adaptable, open to change, and willing to take on challenges with enthusiasm
• Enhanced DBS Check
• Full UK driving licence/ability to visit various local group sites
A professional accountancy qualification (or working towards) is essential. Experience in working within a Further Education, training or Public Sector organisation is desirable. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement., We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is a dynamic and forward-thinking group of colleges and training providers, including Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training Group and Innersummit. Together, we deliver high-quality education and skills training across the Tees Valley and beyond. We are proud to announce that we have recently been awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted, highlighting the exceptional support, teaching and opportunities we provide to help our students thrive. As we continue to build on this success, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team and make a real difference. We're passionate about creating greater opportunities for all of our students and communities- equipping people with the skills to launch their careers, raise aspirations and power the economic growth of our region. ONE Etc- fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. If you share our ambition and energy, we'd love to hear from you.

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more - we've listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• 24/7 Online GP service
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
• Better Health at Work Scheme - Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
• Monday - Thursday - 8.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm
• Flexible lunch breaks
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 26th April 2026.