Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | (£26,108 to £28,856) Actual starting £23,502 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8DF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1421754 |
Summary
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time only, plus inset days and two additional weeks during the school holidays.
Salary: Grade C (£26,108 to £28,856) - Actual Starting Salary £23,502 per annum, subject to annual incremental progression and pay awards. Entitlement to Local Government career average salary pension scheme.
Start: September 2024
What we are looking:
Tewkesbury Academy in Gloucester are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join their talented and supportive team.
Line management and Strategic and specialist Finance support is from the Central team Finance Manager, supported by a large team of other Finance Assistants performing this same role in other schools as well as staff in the wider central finance team. Under the daily direction at school of the Senior Operations manager this role will sit alongside the wider admin team at the school providing all back-office support for the smooth and efficient running of the school. This team is recognised as essential support to staff, pupils and parents and the operational running of the school. This role offers great variety day to day while feeling part of the whole school team and culture of continuous improvement for the school.
A background in a finance role would be an advantage such as experience of processing orders and invoices, handling petty cash, dealing with suppliers and customers, however all training on systems and processes will be given.
To be successful in the post, we are looking for someone who will ensure all procedures are carried out accurately and in accordance with CLF and Academy policies and requirements, Department for Education (DfE) guidance and appropriate legislation. They will act as first point of contact for general finance queries from Academy staff, students, parents/carers and the CLF central team. The postholder will also be expected to provide general administrative and clerical support to the Academy as directed by senior staff.
About the Cabot Learning Federation:
The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, thirteen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.
CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We are proud to be part of diverse communities in the region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupil’s needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.
How to Apply:
To Apply, you will need to click the 'Apply Now' button on this page, which will redirect you to the CLF advert page. Within the CLF advert page, you can download and review the job description and person specification and then register/login to apply for the role. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Safeguarding and pre-employment checks: The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
To Apply, you will need to click the 'Apply Now' button on this page, which will redirect you to the CLF advert page. Within the CLF advert page, you can download and review the job description and person specification and then register/login to apply for the role. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Safeguarding and pre-employment checks: The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.