Closing Date: 10/01/2025 08:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP
Establishment: Fairfax MAT Location: Smiths Wood Academy Salary: Actual salary Term time plus 2 £24,737-£25,975 FTE £28,163.00 - £29,572.00 Department: Finance Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 47.800 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SC4.13 - SC4.16
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our Central Finance Team to provide key support to the wider Finance team.
We are happy to talk about flexible working for the right candidate.
This post could be term time only plus 2 weeks, or an all year round post.
Please note this role is based at:
Smith’s Wood Academy
Smith’s Wood
Birmingham
B36 0UE
Main Responsibilities
* Being the first port of call for all incoming queries, verbal and in writing, and respond to these where appropriate or escalate these to the relevant colleague as necessary.
* Proactively building, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
* Inputting of standing information to Trust’s Finance system (suppliers, debtors) in accordance with procedures.
* Processing of Purchase Orders from requisitions, accurately and in accordance with agreed authorisation and timescales in accordance with procedures.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge and experience:
* Knowledge of Iris Financials and Procurement.
* Previously worked in Finance Education.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust (FMAT) is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.
Qualifications
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent - Essential
Skills and Personal Attributes
* Commitment to Trust aim and values - Essential
* Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - Essential
* Promotes a culture of Safeguarding - Essential
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents, and students - Essential
* Ability to work effectively within a team environment - Essential
* Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up-to-date training (or willingness to undertake training) - Essential
* Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variety of situations and people - Essential
* Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information - Essential
Other Information
Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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