Finance Assistant - Term Time

Claremont Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-2465-104S
Posted:30/03/2023
Pay:KR5 £22,595 to £23,693 pro rata
Start Date:As soon as possible: 1st May 2023
App Close Date:17/04/2023 at 12:00
Interviews:Friday 21st April 2023

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance assistant to join the administrative team at Claremont Primary School. You will be required to support the work of the School Business Manager whilst also offering support to the 'front of house team'. The post requires a candidate with proven financial experience, ideally within a school environment. The hours are 20 per week for 40 weeks of the school year. The preferable deployment plan would be 5 mornings although other options could be considered at interview with the shortlisted candidates.

Main areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

Supporting the School Business Manager in the business of the school
Responsibility for the compliant processing of all financial purchasing from budget holder request forms, purchase orders, delivery notes, invoicing and BACS processing; in-line with all financial policies and procedures
Responsibility for all external school lettings in-line with our lettings policy and procedures
Responsibility for asset management using our asset management platform
Support in the reporting and recording of all first aid incidents and working closely with the Deputy headteacher in booking all training
Work closely with the Educational Visits Coordinator and teaching staff to support all school trips and visits
Working closely with the admin & premises team as required

We can offer;

a fantastic working environment
caring and supportive colleagues and governors
amazing pupils and parent body
continual professional development

Skills required;

enjoyment of financial processes
understanding and awareness of the importance of compliant processes
excellent communication and IT skills, both written and oral to include Microsoft Office and Excel
familiarity of school software systems (SIMS/FMS) desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
ability to adapt to varying tasks, sometimes under pressure
able to prioritise tasks effectively, seeking guidance if required
sensitivity and confidentiality as required
commitment to equalities and the promotion of diversity in all aspects of working
friendly and approachable with the ability to have fun and enjoy work

Information about the school

Claremont Primary School has 437 pupils on roll, taught across 14 classes.

Safeguarding remains our priority and everyone holds responsibility to ensure our school is a safe and positive environment. In line with KCSIE, online searches are part of our recruitment process.

Be confident, be curious, be creative!

Our recent Ofsted: “Pupils love being at school…Leaders have created a happy and successful school…pupils engage thoughtfully with their learning’

We are an excellent school. The school is over-subscribed and viewed by staff as a great place to work, with many opportunities to develop and to help others reach their goals. We are a partner school with Kent Teaching School Hub.

We have excellent staff, supportive parents, talented and well-motivated pupils, skilled governors and a strong sense of purpose based on our vision: to provide a hub of educational excellence and innovation, supporting and valuing everyone.

At Claremont we believe and recognise that the diversity of our community is one of our greatest strengths and assets. We are committed to ensuring that our pupils are treated fairly, and we have carefully considered and analysed the impact within our practices to promote equality of opportunity for all and we will use our position of influence as a school to work with all stakeholders to eliminate discriminatory barriers and ensure that our pupils have a sense of shared, common belonging and understanding.

Job Contact Information

Name:Candi Roberts
Address:Claremont Primary School, Banner Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5EB
Telephone: (01892) 531395 ext 3
Email: admin@claremont.kent.sch.uk

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Finance Assistant Job Description