About this opportunity
Kings Academy Trust are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their finance team. You will be working under the supervision of the Chief Finance Officer and Finance & Payroll Officer.
Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger
• Process orders for all departments, including course bookings for staff, ensuring they are all within budget
• Processing all purchase invoices, ensuring appropriate authorisations are in place and in adherence with Kings Academy Trust’s Financial Procedures Manual
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve any queries, arrange returns and ensure refunds or credit notes are received
Business charge cards:
• Collation, reconciliation and recording of all paperwork relating to the academy charge card ready for authorisation by the Finance and Payroll Officer on monthly basis
Sales Ledger
• Working with the Finance and Payroll Officer to raise all invoices for consultancy services and Local Authorities for Out of Borough Recharges
• Raising ad hoc invoices as required for additional income eg exam resits, teaching staff external funding
• Regularly reviewing the debtors ledger to identify and overdue balances or queries
• Chasing overdue invoices following the debt collection process
Responsibilities
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
• To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust
• Appreciation and support of the roles of other professionals
• To attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• To support, uphold and contribute to the development of the Academy Trust’s Equality policies and practices in respect of both employment issues and the delivery of services to the community
General accountabilities
• To be aware of the Trust’s duty of care in relation to staff, students and visitors and to comply with the health and safety policy at all times
• To establish and maintain positive, constructive and professional working relationships with staff, visitors, students, parents and other professionals
• To be aware of and comply with the code of conduct, regulations and policies of the Trust
• To develop self within the post, undertaking training/appraisal as appropriate to ensure that relevant knowledge and skills are updated in order to support school development
Variation in role
Due to the structure of Kings Academy Trust, it must be accepted that as the Trust’s work develops and changes, there may be a need for adjustments to the role and responsibilities of the post. The duties specified above are, therefore, not to be regarded as either exclusive or exhaustive. Duties may change from time to time commensurate with the grading level of the post and following consultation with the post holder.
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be
How you could get there
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What you should have to apply
• GCSE Maths & English grade A*-C/4-9
Personal Qualities
• Professional
• Hardworking
Skills
• Excellent numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with sensitivity and discretion
• Good communication skills
• Able to work in a team and take instruction