Finance and Trips Officer

Permanent Finance & Trips Officer (Part-Time)

South Manchester | 20 hours per week | Full Year
Salary: £16,362 – £17,899 (pro rata)

We are recruiting for a Finance and Trips Officer to join a well-established South Manchester organisation. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of finance duties and coordinating engaging student trips and activities. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, teaching staff, and Student Services to keep operations running smoothly.

The Role

As a Finance and Trips Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Processing purchase orders and supplier invoices
• Assisting with payment runs and reconciling BACS remittances
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
• Supporting credit control, including raising and chasing debtor invoices
• Working with teaching staff to gather quotes and book transport/services
• Ensuring trips represent value for money and meet procurement guidelines
• Maintaining and updating trip tracking spreadsheets
• Providing budgeting and costing advice to staff
• Supporting general admin and College events (e.g. Open Evenings)

This position gives the Finance and Trips Officer the opportunity to make a real impact on both financial operations and the student experience. You’ll be joining a supportive team where the Finance and Trips Officer is a key point of contact across various departments.

What We’re Looking For

Desirable skills and experience:

• AAT qualified or currently studying (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of finance and procurement processes
• Experience within an educational environment (desirable)
• Excellent Excel skills
• Highly organised, proactive, and a great communicator