Finance Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Finance Assistant
Actual:  £13,524pa - £16,620pa
Permanent – Full Time, 30 hours per week, Term time plus one week
To commence as soon as possible
(please note the 30 hrs can be worked flexibly over the course of the week and there will be an opportunity to discuss the working pattern/working hours further as part of the recruitment process)

Vacancy Information

We are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to support our Academies (Co-op Academy Southfield & Co-op Academy Grange). 

You will:

• Assist in efficiently processing orders, invoices, deliveries, income, petty cash, school fund, chase debtors
• Undertake all other finance administration under the guidance of the Business Manager
• Have excellent numeracy and literacy qualifications and have excellent ICT skills and organisational skills
• Be able to build strong working relationships with, and influence the work of others, where there is no supervisory / management relationship. You’ll also be flexible, self-motivated & resilient
• Have a good level of numeracy & literacy (GCSE English & Maths)
• Hold a AAT qualification

What we offer:

• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust
• Employee benefits such as retail discounts, reduced gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more

• Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership across Co-op Academy Grange
• A superb, school building with a flexible and creative ICT rich working environment
• Enthusiastic students who are keen to make good progress
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/Continuing professional development

Whilst not essential that you have experience of working within an education setting it would be desirable.

Further details on this role, or to find out more about the Co-op Academies Trust (encompassing Co-op Academy Southfield & Co-op Academy Grange) can be found on the Academy’s website:

https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies

To apply, please submit the completed application form online, or via email to: gran-hr@coopacademies.co.uk

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 10th November 2019 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.