Finance Officer - Term Time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-266S
• Posted:22/02/2024
• Pay:KR7
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:08/03/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:ASAP

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Hugh Christie School - Finance Officer 

We are seeking to appoint a skilled Financial Officer to join Hugh Christie.

The Finance Officer will be supporting the Finance Manager in providing an effective financial and administrative service to support and enhance the running of the school in accordance with Financial Regulations. 

This is a 37 hours per week term time only position and the Finance Officer is required to work 4 extra weeks during the school holidays.

The successful candidate should possess 

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent), Grade C or above.
• They must be flexible in their approach to work, self-motivated and be able to prioritise their work effectively in order to meet deadlines. 
• They will also need to possess good interpersonal qualities, strong communication skills and be computer literate.  
• Previous knowledge and experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous, although not essential, as training will be provided.   

The successful applicant will provide support in a variety of finance tasks including;

• Processing orders and invoices.
• Assist the Finance Manager in operational areas of budget planning and setting.
• Raise invoices for goods and services.
• Reconcile and post all direct debit payments to the bank account.
• Assist the Finance Manager with processing variations to payroll.

As Hugh Christie School will become part of Leigh Academies Trust in April 2024, there will be a need for the Finance Officer to work at other Schools within the Trust alongside Hugh Christie School. 

Salary: KR 7 £25,378.00 - £28,466.00

Further details can be obtained from Mrs N Riddle: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk 

Closing date: Friday 8^th March 2024 

Start date:  As soon as possible 

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.  Applicants will be notified of this where possible.  Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Please note, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Information about the school

A very warm welcome to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a co-educational school, based in Tonbridge. The school is housed in a state-of-the art building on an attractive campus with excellent facilities.

It is our mission that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well-prepared for adult life.

We deliver this by having a dedicated staff body, a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards of discipline, creating a disruption free learning environment. Students’ wellbeing is of equal importance alongside their academic progress and we offer outstanding support.

Our core values of being ready, being responsible and being respectful underpin everything we do at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Students are provided with a range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom to develop these core values.

We are very proud of the students and staff at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. We aim to develop excellent working relationships with our parents and carers to ensure that all our students enjoy their learning, make excellent academic progress and become well rounded, responsible global citizens.

Our website can only give you a flavour of what we offer at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, please do come and visit us on one of our open events to meet with our fantastic students and amazing and dedicated staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: 01732 353544 Ex. 242
• Email: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk

Documents

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• Job Description