Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke on Trent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | V1040 |
Summary
Financial Controller
V1040
Salary: Circa £50,000.00
(Higher salary may be considered for a fully qualified accountant with relevant experience)
Full Time/ Permanent
Excellent suite of total reward benefits
There has never been a better time to join our College Management Team!
Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.
Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.
Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.
Our success is through Our People!
This is an exciting opportunity to join Stoke on Trent College as a Financial Controller, leading financial operations and reporting across the College and its associated entities. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial planning, compliance, and system improvement in a values-driven, forward-thinking organisation.
This role is ideal for:
o Professionals seeking career progression
o Those looking to broaden sector experience
o Individuals re-entering the profession in a flexible, impactful role
What You Will Do:
o Lead the preparation of monthly and year-end accounts, audit files, and financial statements
o Manage cashflow and oversee procurement activities
o Support budget holders and ensure accurate forecasting
o Maintain and improve financial systems and controls
o Ensure compliance with VAT, asset management, and financial regulations
o Contribute to strategic financial planning and sustainability.
What You Will Bring:
o A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience
o Strong financial reporting and systems expertise
o Excellent analytical and communication skills
o Collaborative approach and attention to detail
o Experience in Further Education is desirable but not essential
Why This Role?
o Strategic influence in a forward-thinking organisation
o Flexible working and generous leave entitlement
o Professional development and sector exposure
o Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution during a key period of transition
We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:
• Enhanced leave policies including 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking
Closing date for applications is Friday 9th January 2026.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1040 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.
Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.
Helpful to have an informal chat?
You are invited to contact Christina Convery, Executive Director of Finance at cconv1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Stoke on Trent College, our environment is diverse in character and student population. We are proud to be working towards our Investors in Diversity Silver Award and committed to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – across everything we do. We are dedicated to building a truly inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Your skills, talent, and potential are what matter most to us.
V1040
Salary: Circa £50,000.00
(Higher salary may be considered for a fully qualified accountant with relevant experience)
Full Time/ Permanent
Excellent suite of total reward benefits
There has never been a better time to join our College Management Team!
Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.
Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.
Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.
Our success is through Our People!
This is an exciting opportunity to join Stoke on Trent College as a Financial Controller, leading financial operations and reporting across the College and its associated entities. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial planning, compliance, and system improvement in a values-driven, forward-thinking organisation.
This role is ideal for:
o Professionals seeking career progression
o Those looking to broaden sector experience
o Individuals re-entering the profession in a flexible, impactful role
What You Will Do:
o Lead the preparation of monthly and year-end accounts, audit files, and financial statements
o Manage cashflow and oversee procurement activities
o Support budget holders and ensure accurate forecasting
o Maintain and improve financial systems and controls
o Ensure compliance with VAT, asset management, and financial regulations
o Contribute to strategic financial planning and sustainability.
What You Will Bring:
o A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience
o Strong financial reporting and systems expertise
o Excellent analytical and communication skills
o Collaborative approach and attention to detail
o Experience in Further Education is desirable but not essential
Why This Role?
o Strategic influence in a forward-thinking organisation
o Flexible working and generous leave entitlement
o Professional development and sector exposure
o Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution during a key period of transition
We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:
• Enhanced leave policies including 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking
Closing date for applications is Friday 9th January 2026.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1040 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.
Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.
Helpful to have an informal chat?
You are invited to contact Christina Convery, Executive Director of Finance at cconv1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Stoke on Trent College, our environment is diverse in character and student population. We are proud to be working towards our Investors in Diversity Silver Award and committed to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – across everything we do. We are dedicated to building a truly inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Your skills, talent, and potential are what matter most to us.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.