What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to help make a difference to the lives of thousands of children? Then join our exceptional, friendly, professional finance team at Outwood Academy City. As a Finance Assistant, the successful candidate must have an excellent aptitude for numbers, good organisational skills, good attention to detail and be a confident communicator.
Whilst it would be helpful if you had knowledge of the education sector and experience of Finance, it is not a barrier to any applicant, as we will offer support and training to help you excel in this role. You will have the opportunity to study an accountancy qualification such as AAT, ACCA or CIMA from Level 2 up to Level 7. The role will give you a well-rounded introduction to the Finance function and provide the opportunity to develop both analytical and professional skills that will be of benefit to you in your future career. You will have the opportunity to help ensure the resources of the school are used in the most effective way for the benefit of the students.
What the school offers its staff
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
• Automatic enrolment into our EmployeeAssistance Programme which gives you andyour family members free access to:
• Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
• Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
• Legal guidance
• Financial guidance and debt counselling
• Child and dependent care support and advice
• Support for manager
• We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing policy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
• Access to various discount sites
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.