Closing Date: 28/04/2025 12:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: Immediate
Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: Uxbridge Salary: £19,500 - £20,500 pa Department: Finance Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Temporary Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 36.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: £19,500 - £20,500 per annum
The Role
Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success.
Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in our People Strategy.
The school is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the Finance Team as a School Finance Officer Apprentice. This is an exciting role and will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and experience in a school setting whilst studying for their apprenticeship. The successful candidate will be joining an established and hardworking team, who have been relentless in their drive to transform the delivery of financial services and establishing a culture of ‘best value’.
As part of this role, you will work closely with the Finance Manager and School Accountant and will mainly support in overseeing the finance function. This includes assisting on the provision of financial administration such as raising sales invoices, posting invoices, working on payroll assisting with monthly input and queries, budgets & reporting, and budget management, ensuring that the academy’s financial management is sound, and that procedures and controls are in place and adhered to. You will be pivotal in our continuous drive for efficiency and effectiveness and continual improvements in processes, procedures, and systems.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly organised team player who is actively studying towards their apprenticeship or looking to start their finance journey.
Minimum Requirements
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent - Essential
Willingness to work towards a finance/accounting qualification (AAT or Level 3 Finance) - Essential
Commitment to completing apprenticeship training while balancing work responsibilities - Essential
Skills
Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate confidently - Essential
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other financial software (or willingness to learn) - Essential
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry - Essential
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team - Essential
A proactive approach to learning, with a willingness to start from the basics and develop skills over time - Essential
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively - Essential
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
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Uxbridge High School
The Greenway
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2PR
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