Job Role - Finance Assistant
Location - Beckfoot Trust
Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager
Required Qualification: AAT L2 or above
Are you an experienced finance assistant looking for your next role in education? The Supply Register is proud to be working with a multi-academy trust in the West Yorkshire region as a managed provider, we are recruiting for this exclusive role and are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated individual who has previous experience working in a financial assistant position ideally within the education sector, this role will be based within one of the Beckfoot Schools, the school are looking for somebody who has a can-do attitude and proven track record working in a finance department.
Role Requirements:
To provide high quality financial administration and support to schools, working with colleagues and supporting students to achieve top 10% outcomes in a remarkable learning environment.
Adhere to the principles of alignment in the One Trust Contract.
Ensure probity, propriety and adherence to the Nolan Principles both in your personal conduct and throughout the Trust.
Contribute to a culture of relentless improvement, where feedback is a gift.
Lead and uphold an individual and organisational commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children; being hyper-vigilant in all interactions with pupils and adults and reporting any concerns or suspicions, no matter how small, to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Pupils) / Headteacher (Staff).
Comply with all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, in particular, Child Protection, Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection, Financial Regulations in line with our Scheme of Delegation.
Be accountable to and carry out any reasonable request from the Line Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with high standards of accuracy and compliance in line with the Trust policies and procedures following standard operating procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
Play a key role in responding to budget holder requests and queries including goods to be returned, ensuring queries are dealt with promptly and effectively.
To respond to finance queries via email, Microsoft Teams and over the phone, with responsibility for operating the finance helpline.
Monitor budgets and support budget matters, obtaining best value, organising orders or returns, chasing debtors and liaising with creditors.
Reconcile cash and card transactions and associated statements/banking matters.
Process orders, invoices, receipts, delivery notes and journals, posting to nominal and cost centre allocations.
Monitor budgets in relation to overspend and scheme of delegation.
Create paylists, process remittances and provide budget-holder reports.
Administer financial systems, including payment platforms and cashless catering systems.
Update the Trust contract management system.
Ensure continuation of essential services in the absence of the Finance Manager, liaising with senior staff as required.
Contribute to the development of systems and procedures in the department.
Maintain accurate records using relevant systems in line with policy and records management procedures.
Attend meetings and undertake duties as required in line with the Trust’s calendar, sharing expertise and supporting others.
Provide occasional cover for colleagues in support functions.
Assist with the supervision and welfare of pupils, contributing to effective behaviour management in school.
Contribute to the development of systems and procedures in the department, support the life of the school and work within the overall aims and objectives of the school.
Carry out fire marshal or first aid duties if required, with appropriate training.
Professional Development:
Be committed to own professional development, demonstrating the desire to be better tomorrow than you are today.
Establish and participate in training opportunities, meetings, and networking to maintain excellent service delivery and knowledge in the role.
Seek feedback and act on it to improve performance within and beyond formal coaching and appraisal opportunities.
Actively engage in the school coaching offer and appraisal process.
In Return We Can Offer:
• Salary is paid to scale weekly through PAYE.
• Support throughout your placements.
• Opportunities for flexible part-time or contract work.
Please be aware that this role will involve engaging with students in regulated activities relevant to children.
This is a school-based role that will involve contact with children