Finance Assistant
Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a part-time Finance Assistant, based at the Trust Head Office at Pound Pill, Corsham Primary School. This is a maternity cover.
Hours of work:
22 hours per week, between 8.30am - 4.30pm, 3 to 5 days per week (exact days & times to be mutually agreed). Flexible working requests will be considered.
Weeks: 41 weeks per annum (term time plus TD days and two weeks in the school holidays).
Salary range:
F9 - F11, £26,409 - £27,711, pro rata, per annum (actual salary £14,199 - £14,899 per annum), dependent on experience.
Required to start: March 2025
Role overview:
We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to form an essential part of our friendly central finance team based at the trust offices at Pound Pill, Corsham Primary School. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the provision of a financial administrative service for our schools under the direction of the Head of Finance and Finance Managers and in accordance with the procedures in the Pickwick Academy Trust Financial Procedures Manual.
The Finance Assistant will work with the Head of Finance and Finance Managers to provide a range of high-quality financial services, including the processing of orders, invoices, and income received, which will support the management and monitoring of the financial position in schools so that they can run smoothly, efficiently, and effectively in the delivery of their core aims.
What we offer:
1. Generous contributory pension provision
2. Family friendly policies
3. Commitment to flexible working
4. Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies
5. Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff
6. Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels
7. People Strategy in place setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff
8. A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated
9. Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)
10. Free annual flu jab
11. Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)
12. Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)
13. Emergency Salary Advance Scheme
Pickwick Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.
Contact details:
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Victoria Ladd, Head of Finance via email at vladd@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk.
For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (HR Recruitment Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk, who will be happy to help with your queries.
Interested candidates are required to apply by 9am on Monday 3rd February 2025
Interviews will be held w/c 10th February 2025
Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks:
At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity.
Inclusive Community:
Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.
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