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Assistant finance officer

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
Flying High Partnership
Finance officer
€10,000 - €40,000 a year
Posted: 9 May
Offer description

Reference: DEC20241982

Expiry date: 09:00, Mon, 20th Jan 2025

Location: Central Team

Benefits: Pension, CPL, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Car Benefit Scheme, CycleScheme, Discounts via BlackHawk Network

Pay Scale: Grade 2, Points 2 to 4 (Actual Salary £23,656 to £24,404 Per Annum)

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 20 January 2025

Interview Date: Monday 27 January 2025

Are you looking to grow your career in finance?

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, develop, and make a real impact, the position of Assistant Finance Officer at the Flying High Partnership could be your perfect next step.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting our Central Finance Operations Team, ensuring smooth and effective financial processing and administration across our Trust. Whether you’re experienced in finance or just starting out, we are committed to investing in your growth and giving you the tools to succeed.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving problems, and wants to work with a group of passionate, like-minded professionals who are dedicated to making a difference in children’s education.

About Us

We are a Multi Academy Trust of 34 primary schools across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Nottingham City. As a Partnership, we work hard to deliver the best possible opportunities to our children. Through this partnership, we are proud of our achievements and are recognised as one of the highest-performing Multi Academy Trusts (MAT) in the country.

Your core duties will include:

* Providing financial administrative support within the central financial operations team, based primarily at our Chilwell offices, with occasional school visits and opportunities for remote work.
* Assisting with operational financial administration tasks, including:
o Raising and processing purchase orders.
o Preparing supplier payments for review and authorisation.
o Maintaining Trust-wide purchase ledgers.
* Resolving finance queries efficiently for schools, central teams, and suppliers through email, MS Teams calls, or telephone.
* Supporting and training users on Trust accounting software and financial processes.
* Ensuring compliance with required guidelines, such as the Academy Trust Handbook and the Trust Financial Procedures Policy.

We are looking for someone who:

* Can use their own initiative to prioritise and manage their workload to meet deadlines.
* Has excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
* Can work effectively both independently and under direction.
* Acts with integrity and professionalism.
* Is a team player who enjoys collaborating with others.
* Has an eye for detail and takes pride in delivering accurate work.
* Is passionate about Finance and keen to make a difference in a meaningful role.
* Can travel to sites across the Partnership as needed.

We can offer you:

* A fantastic working environment within a supportive and collaborative team, all dedicated to improving outcomes for children in our schools.
* Support to help you thrive in this role, ensuring you can perform at your best and prepare for your next career step.
* The opportunity to be part of a developmental partnership that values growth and innovation.
* Access to quality Continuous Professional Learning opportunities, with support to further your professional qualifications and career development.
* Generous holiday entitlement, including 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with additional days for continuous service.
* Enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme, offering generous employer contributions.
* An organisation committed to supporting and empowering all staff to succeed and thrive.
* Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including retail and leisure discounts, car leasing options, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering a range of specialist support services.

If you would like to explore this role in more detail, please contact Emma Wiggins (Finance Officer) by calling 0115 989 1915 or by emailing HR@flyinghightrust.co.uk.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the specified closing date should it attract sufficient interest so early application is encouraged.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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