Finance Assistant - Full-time

Mundella Primary School, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-2296-140S
  • Posted:12/04/2024
  • Pay:Veritas KR3-5 £22,072 - £23,693
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:03/05/2024 at 10:00
  • Interviews:10th May, 2024

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We have an exciting opportunity to fill the vacancy of a Finance Assistant at Veritas Multi Academy Trust.  Our team is looking to welcome a new colleague, supporting all three schools within the trust.

This will be predominantly based at one of our schools (Deal or Folkestone) but will include travel to our other schools.

You will need excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills, possess confidence and initiative and a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our innovative Trust Business Team.

Previous finance experience is desirable but training will be provided on our specific systems and processes.      

The successful candidate will also have the following qualities:

  • Great attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Experience of using databases and MIS
  • Be flexible and able to work unsupervised
  • Strong professional communication skills
  • Have a ‘can do’ mindset working collaboratively across the wider trust’s central Finance Tea 

We offer a positive and thriving school environment, a great staff team and a commitment to continuing professional development. The post is for 37 hours a week, all year round.

Flexible working will be considered.

If you feel you have what it takes then we would love to hear from you.  

Please contact Mrs Sarah Jones, Trust Executive Business Manager - email: ExecTeam@veritasmat.co.uk to book an informal discussion/visit.  

The closing date is Friday 3rd May, 2024 at 10:00.  

The date for interviews is Friday 10th May, 2024. 

Veritas MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and relevant references being received. 

Information about the school

Mundella Primary School is a forward thinking and child centered school situated in East Folkestone. The school is comprised of 7 classes and caters for up to 210 children in Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2.

The school has a happy and friendly atmosphere, with a very dedicated staff who are ambitious for all their pupils and the community they serve.

With Aspiration and Achievement at our heart, the school values good behaviour and offers a creative environment in which children are keen to learn and fulfil their true potential.

We are proud to be part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Sarah Jones
  • Address:Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX
  • Telephone: 01303 252265
  • Email: ExecTeam@veritasmat.co.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.