Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon as Possible: Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant | Whole Year, Level 7, 37 hours per week | Actual Salary £28,770 to £31,364 Pay Award Pending
The Alpha Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant to work in our busy Central Team. Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent finance, administrative and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. The successful applicant must be flexible and show initiative with an excellent understanding of processing financial information and be AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of PS Financials is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
Responsibilities:
* Provide support to the Central Team with purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
* Manage the purchase ledger and monthly bacs runs.
* Contribute towards month end and year end procedures.
* Prepare monthly management accounts for review.
* Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the Alpha Central Finance Service.
* Work within established procedures and guidelines and prioritise their day-to-day work.
* Study support for ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA may be available for the right candidate.
The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged ‘Good’ following an inspection by Ofsted in January 2019. Our growth programme includes a £4.5 million additional teaching facility. The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.
Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.
Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
If you feel that the position is of interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.
Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed; please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Closing Date for this Post: Monday 7th October 2024 at 9:00am
Interview Date: Friday 11th October 2024
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,770.00-£31,364.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/10/2024
Reference ID: SCH-AIAT-0158
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