Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | (SCP 14) £25,409 to (SCP 18) £27,344 + LGPS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | Rochester, Kent, ME1 3ND |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1422844 |
Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?As part of the Finance Team, the Finance Assistant will play a key role in helping to create an innovative, inclusive, and therapeutic environment for staff and children alike. Initially the postholder will largely play a hands-on role in a growing team as well as helping the team to set up the processes and systems to get the school operational and then as it becomes more established will provide a more broad, professional Finance service in alignment with Oasis Restore ethos and values, and accounting practices and safeguarding law.If you are passionate about Finance, would like to contribute with ideas and be part of a responsive Finance team who is setting something unique to generate a department that wants to make a difference in the lives of young people and staff, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Are you ready for an opportunity of a lifetime? We are looking for someone who already is, or is looking to make the next step, to being a Finance Assistant. At Oasis Restore, we're building a brand-new organisation that has never been tried before in the UK. And you could be part of it. As the Finance Assistant, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children in custody or on remand.As part of our Finance Team, you'll play a crucial role in creating the systems and process to ensure that we provide a high level of service to all stakeholders inside and outside of the organisation.Of course, you won't be doing it alone. You'll have the full support of a Chief Financial Officer and Finance Manager in your immediate team and the opportunity to collaborate with other Finance teams within the wider Oasis family. You'll have the chance to network, shadow, and receive training opportunities to grow and develop your Finance career.And we'll help you define your own tailored CPD opportunities based on your interests, whether it's ACCA, CIMA, AAT or even just a course on MS Excel. So, if you're self-motivated, diligent, and willing to learn quickly through trial and error, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Apply now to join the team at Oasis Restore and make a real difference in the lives of others.Our Secure SchoolOasis Restore is the country’s first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Youth Custody Service. Oasis Restore’s mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school.Our Offer To YouAs a newly established subsidiary of the wider Oasis Charitable Trust, you enjoy the benefit of being part of national organisation that employs teachers, youth and community workers, volunteers and supports staff to reach their full potential. Oasis Restore is currently in the process of developing its long-term offer for staff, we are developing this in consultation with our leaders.Access to a competitive defined benefit pension scheme (either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme subject to individual scheme rules).33 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 35 days after two years. Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria, be entitled to up to 8 weeks full-pay and 18 weeks half-pay paid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave (based broadly on the NHS Employers scheme).Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria be entitled to up to 3 weeks fully paid paternity leave.Paid time off to attend antenatal appointments (those staff who are either pregnant or whose partner is pregnant)Have a structured and bespoke induction training plan plus a training offer bespoke to our context leading to a level 4 qualification in the therapeutic care of adolescents.Receive the same offer of sick leave pay (based broadly on the length of service in the national ‘Green Book’ framework) from Day 1 of employment.Expenses and travel costs incurred as part of the working day (as appropriate, not including travel to work)Access to an eye care vouchers scheme, season Ticket Loans, a cycle to work scheme and free car parking. We are in the process of setting up a new employee health care cash plan and employee discount scheme.See full advert attached for full list of Benefits we have to offer.We are also willing, if requested, to offer 4 day working patterns for the successful candidate with a pro-rated salary or alternatively condensed 39 hours over 4 days.Closing Date: 4pm on Friday, 14th June 2024Interviews: 19th to 21st June 2024
Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?As part of the Finance Team, the Finance Assistant will play a key role in helping to create an innovative, inclusive, and therapeutic environment for staff and children alike. Initially the postholder will largely play a hands-on role in a growing team as well as helping the team to set up the processes and systems to get the school operational and then as it becomes more established will provide a more broad, professional Finance service in alignment with Oasis Restore ethos and values, and accounting practices and safeguarding law.If you are passionate about Finance, would like to contribute with ideas and be part of a responsive Finance team who is setting something unique to generate a department that wants to make a difference in the lives of young people and staff, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Are you ready for an opportunity of a lifetime? We are looking for someone who already is, or is looking to make the next step, to being a Finance Assistant. At Oasis Restore, we're building a brand-new organisation that has never been tried before in the UK. And you could be part of it. As the Finance Assistant, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children in custody or on remand.As part of our Finance Team, you'll play a crucial role in creating the systems and process to ensure that we provide a high level of service to all stakeholders inside and outside of the organisation.Of course, you won't be doing it alone. You'll have the full support of a Chief Financial Officer and Finance Manager in your immediate team and the opportunity to collaborate with other Finance teams within the wider Oasis family. You'll have the chance to network, shadow, and receive training opportunities to grow and develop your Finance career.And we'll help you define your own tailored CPD opportunities based on your interests, whether it's ACCA, CIMA, AAT or even just a course on MS Excel. So, if you're self-motivated, diligent, and willing to learn quickly through trial and error, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Apply now to join the team at Oasis Restore and make a real difference in the lives of others.Our Secure SchoolOasis Restore is the country’s first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Youth Custody Service. Oasis Restore’s mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school.Our Offer To YouAs a newly established subsidiary of the wider Oasis Charitable Trust, you enjoy the benefit of being part of national organisation that employs teachers, youth and community workers, volunteers and supports staff to reach their full potential. Oasis Restore is currently in the process of developing its long-term offer for staff, we are developing this in consultation with our leaders.Access to a competitive defined benefit pension scheme (either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme subject to individual scheme rules).33 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 35 days after two years. Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria, be entitled to up to 8 weeks full-pay and 18 weeks half-pay paid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave (based broadly on the NHS Employers scheme).Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria be entitled to up to 3 weeks fully paid paternity leave.Paid time off to attend antenatal appointments (those staff who are either pregnant or whose partner is pregnant)Have a structured and bespoke induction training plan plus a training offer bespoke to our context leading to a level 4 qualification in the therapeutic care of adolescents.Receive the same offer of sick leave pay (based broadly on the length of service in the national ‘Green Book’ framework) from Day 1 of employment.Expenses and travel costs incurred as part of the working day (as appropriate, not including travel to work)Access to an eye care vouchers scheme, season Ticket Loans, a cycle to work scheme and free car parking. We are in the process of setting up a new employee health care cash plan and employee discount scheme.See full advert attached for full list of Benefits we have to offer.We are also willing, if requested, to offer 4 day working patterns for the successful candidate with a pro-rated salary or alternatively condensed 39 hours over 4 days.Closing Date: 4pm on Friday, 14th June 2024Interviews: 19th to 21st June 2024