Role Summary : Livingstone Road Primary Federation are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant This role involves – To raise purchase orders as directed by the Operations Manager To receive goods and deliveries To process invoices and payments Undertake general stock control duties as required. To reconcile the bank statement To process the credit payments for month end. Manage the preschool system finance system to include We are seeking a professional individual who : Is a natural multi-tasker with strong organisational and administrative skills Has excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills Is detail-oriented with a ‘right first time’ mindset, completing work to a high standard Is a self-starter who is motivated to use initiative and has a good attention to detail Has experience of working in an administrative role, undertaking variety of tasks Further Information What we offer you : An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation Flexible working approach, where possible Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff) Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related Eligible for a Blue Light card About Us Livingstone Road Primary Federation consists of a Preschool, Infant and Junior School, located in Parkstone, Poole. Children can join us on their learning journey in the Preschool at 2 years old, taking their first steps towards a bright future. They transfer to the infant school and then the junior school where they will complete their primary education at the end of Year 6. As part of a federation, we ensure that children have the best-uninterrupted journey through their primary years, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge they need to thrive throughout the next chapters of their school lives. We believe that a strong and dedicated team is the key to providing the best learning experience for our children. Here at Livingstone Road Primary Federation, we have exceptional members of staff, who bring their own individual expertise, passion and commitment to creating nurturing and stimulating environments for all our children. Our exceptional staff, dedicated Governors and passionate parents come together with a common purpose – to ensure the children’s happiness, well-being and education. You will be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference and committed to nurturing the whole child. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our staff. We offer high-quality training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression. Livingstone Road Primary federation is in the Greenway Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Greenway Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole and Dorset. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children. About Hamwic Education Trust : HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce. We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future. We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates. This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust. As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects. HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available. HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.