What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
• AAT qualified (C)
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification (C)
• GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent in both English and Maths (C)
• Experience of using accounts and budgetary software (A, I, R)
• Knowledge of best value and financial regulations (A, I, R)
• Experience of using Excel/Word (A, I)
• Experience working in a busy finance department (A, R)
• Experience of cash handling (A, R)
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate and effective relationships with others (R)
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (I)
• Good ICT skills (I, R)
• Excellent presentation skills (A, I, R)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders (I, R)
• Motivation to support staff in achieving the best outcomes for children and young people by advising on appropriate allocation of financial resources (I)
Desirable
• Understanding of the Academy Financial Handbook (A, I, R)
• Experience of working in finance within an education setting (A, R)
• Experiencing of line managing people (A, R)
• Experience of office administration (A, R)
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and young people (A, I, R)
Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.