My client is looking for a Finance Officer to work at a School around the Milton Keynes area. This is a Part-time Permanent Position (25-30 hours per week), and it will be working Term-time only + 3 weeks (42 weeks of the year).
Salary: Grade 2/3- £25,979 – £30,296 (FTE)
Job Purpose:
The Trust Finance officer will work under the direction and guidance of the Academy principal and Finance Manger to ensure the efficient operation of the day-day financial administration within the Academy.
The position offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to be part of the Trust’s future, where collaboration and partnerships are believed to be the key to its success. This post is within the Central team structure, specifically the finance team.
The post holder will deliver operational financial support to the Academy and liaise with Central finance and support services within the Trust, to maintain an effective finance and administrative service whilst contributing towards the broader priorities and objectives of the Trust Finance team.
The post holder will provide a key link between the Finance Manager, Head of Operations, HR and the finance team. Their role is to support the principal and budget holders on an operational level by providing financial management and purchasing support, Administrative management and HR support to ensure compliance with reporting deadlines, Trust policies and Operational objectives of the Academy.
Key Tasks
• Financial Management & Reporting: Support Academies with budget monitoring, purchasing and procurement, monthly reporting, ensuring financial decisions align with the Trust’s strategic goals.
• Administrative Management: Ensure the Academy adheres to purchasing guidelines, administer support for new accounts and ensure contract file is maintained.
• HR support: Collaborate with the central HR team to facilitate recruitment and on-boarding of new staff.
• Operations Management: Liaise with Premises and Operations team to ensure compliance with Estates management, Fixed assets, procurement and IT
• Financial Skills Development: Provide training and support to school staff on financial procedures and systems to enhance the financial skills of Academy staff as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
• AAT / ISBL qualification or further qualifications in Finance & Admin
• Financial training
• 2 years or more of working in a school environment
• Office administration
• Finance training & experience of working as part of a team
• SIMS experience
• IT literate – Word/Excel/Outlook
• Access financials software (HCSS)
• Access budgets software knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, at all levels verbally and in writing
Skills & Knowledge
• Understanding the importance of Confidentiality and appreciation of the implication of GDPR/Cyber security
• Understanding of the context in which Academies are operating
• Understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, and the ability to apply this consistently
Personal Attributes
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgements about processing and correspondence
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a team contribute to the friendly and supportive Academy environment
• Numeracy skills and ability to manipulate data effectively
The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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