Accounts Officer - Central Business Hub - Full-time

Culverstone Green Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2110-158S
• Posted:29/09/2023
• Pay:Kent Range 7
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:09/10/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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The Golden Thread Alliance is seeking to appoint an experienced and professional Accounts Officer to join our central Finance team who are based at Culverstone Green Primary School, Gravesend.

Accounts Officer           
Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0RF

• 37 hours p/w, 52 weeks p/y
• Kent Range 7 £25,378 - £28,466 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.  No agencies please.

The Accounts Officer role:

The Golden Thread Alliance are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and efficient Accounts Officer to join our central finance team who are based at Culverstone Green Primary School, Gravesend.

This is a full-time position, working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a starting salary of Kent Range 7, £25,378 - £28,466 full-time equivalent.

Although the central team hub is based at Culverstone Green Primary School, we can offer hybrid working once you are fully trained.

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience of a similar role - experience in education sector or schools is also desirable
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Have the ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
• Take personal responsibility for organising day to day workload
• Work effectively and supportively as a member of the central team
• Be able to use own initiative to solve problems and respond proactively to unexpected situations
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people; willing to undergo Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication, we are able to offer you a range of benefits, including:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
• 27 days annual leave entitlement
• 2 family days, which is in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Hybrid working – once fully trained

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” and you will be able to submit an application form.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Information about the school

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy, and Wrotham Road Primary School. Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread Alliance values.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lucy Wisdom
• Address:Culverstone Green, Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0RF
• Telephone: 07444 035771
• Email: HR@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Safeguarding Policy 2022
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Staff Benefits Poster
• Job Description & Person Spec