To provide financial and administrative support to the Senior Leadership team as a member of the school’s office support team. £32,070 - £36,236 (FTE £34,615 - £39,112) 36 hours a week 42 weeks a year (term time plus 3 weeks) Accountabilities: • Ensure timely production and issue of financial reports, cash flow forecasts and returns as required • Take responsibility for the academy’s accounting procedures, ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to within the academy • Maintain finance filing systems, ensuring that records are suitable for audit purposes • Take responsibility for and line management of the school’s finance support staff, including arranging appropriate training and development, conducting induction, probation and performance management reviews • Ensure goods and services are processed in compliance with current and relevant procurement legislation • Ensure effective financial management, adherence to budget and strategic decision making • Identify and pursue income generating activities • Drive forward change and initiatives which promote regularity, propriety, value for money and best standards • To maintain and implement financial records and financial controls. • To provide support as required to the School Business Manager • To be responsible for the efficient and effective ordering of resources and invoice payments on school/Trust based systems • Complete purchase requisitions and put through the levels of authorisation. • Raise and complete all purchase orders. • Liaise with SFET finance team regarding BACS payments. • Monthly reconciliation of payment card • To contribute to the achievement of the educational vision for the school • Manage and use financial software eg PS Financials/ParentPay to input and manage nursery / extended learning delegated budget • Assist with any financial and administrative duties as delegated by the Headteacher • Ensure School and Trust procedures for efficient processing and payment of invoices is followed.