Finance Assistant – Management Accounts and Payroll
Grade 3 Scale Point 5 to 6 (salary negotiable depending on qualifications/experience)
We would consider part time or full time. Term time only.
To start as soon as possible
Do you have an accountancy or finance background and wish to work during school hours? Do you enjoy a varied job and working as part of a team? If this sounds like you, you would be perfect for our Finance Assistant role. The role includes processing orders, invoicing, payments, online lettings, and assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual accounts, so no two days are the same.
A person with a finance background and/or accounting qualifications is preferred, as we are looking for a knowledgeable team player with excellent communication skills, who is competent in IT. A working knowledge of accounts packages would be an advantage, although training is given. We welcome international accountancy qualifications, particularly those from Hong Kong and China.
The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance being received.
For all information, please visit the school website, and to apply please complete the Support Staff Application Form returning it to recruitment@forest.academy. Unfortunately, CVs will not be accepted.
The Interview Process
If selected, the interview process will test and assess your fulfilment of the requirements for this position. The interview process will include consideration of your suitability to work with children and the interview panel will ask questions on safeguarding children/young people.
Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will be ongoing up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close early.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Monday 18th November 2024 at midday.
It is our normal procedure to request references on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
The Forest School Support and Professional Development
A range of support and professional development opportunities are available at The Forest School. We offer many staff CPD opportunities through the National Qualifications. CPD and Staff wellbeing are highest on our agenda.
* Highly effective behaviour and inclusion system with a supportive Centralised detentions to reduce teacher workload
* Superb CPD including from our outstanding ‘Teaching and Learning Team’
* OFSTED ‘good’ (June 2021)
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* An active Staff Association and wellbeing team
* A comprehensive Induction programme for ECTs and new staff Allocation of a professional mentor (ECTs)
* A comprehensive CPD opportunity with National Qualifications
Please note, we may consider and interview as applications are received; we have the right to appoint a suitable candidate on receipt of application. Submissions from agencies will not be accepted.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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