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Finance Officer - Term Time

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-7051-573S
  • Posted:05/11/2024
  • Pay:Kent Range 6-7
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:30/11/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Finance Officer

37 hours per week term time only - 38 weeks + 5 inset days + 10 extra days to be worked in the school holidays (41 weeks)

We are looking for a positive and pro-active professional to join our admin team to support the wonderful students at Nexus. 

Significant experience in administration and finance is essential.Previous experience working in a similar role within a school environment is desirable. We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and a desire to work in a school.

Key Objectives

  • Recording and processing the daily financial transactions and activities within the school (e.g. requisitions, orders, invoicing, banking, and accounting entries), answering queries and reporting to the School Business Manager as required.
  • Process and monitor payments for school trips, action supplier BACS payments and the reconciliation of school credit card purchases.
  • Support the School Business Manager in the accuracy of the payroll process and the recording of all payroll transactions on the finance system.
  • Invoicing and receipting financial transactions associated for 3rd party lettings.
  • Work with colleagues to identify where efficiencies in processes and reporting can be achieved, whilst ensuring the school continues to comply with the Local Authority audit requirements.
  • Support the School Business Manager in the preparation of monthly management accounts and month end reconciliations.
  • Support the Finance and HR team in preparing and gathering relevant documents for payroll deadlines.
  • Record income and related spend for Pupil Premium, discretionary grants and donations for accurate analysis and reporting.
  • Process and record termly payments for Bursary pupils.
  • To maintain an annual record of when contracts are due for renewal and to bring these to the attention of the School Business Manager.
  • Take overall responsibility for the monitoring of the Finance email inbox and actioning as required.
  • Support the School Business Manager in the procurement strategy for the school, requesting quotes and checking budget availability as required; ensure systems are up to date so that best value for money can be achieved when contracts are due for renewal;

 Please note

  • In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher
  • Nexus School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, all offers of employment are conditional on receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, Occupational Health, DBS clearance and barred listing checks. 

 

Information about the school

Nexus : the school where excellence meets opportunity.

Nexus is an ambitious school for children and young people aged 2-19 with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom have a diagnosis of autism.

With currently 280+ pupils on roll, we continue to expand our provision and pupil numbers providing wonderful opportunities for our teaching and learning with a wide range of staff development routes.

Nexus invests in employing the best staff and in training them to achieve. We strive to engage staff who are self-motivated, professional and ambitious.

Nexus also has a small 32 student satellite provision in Wouldham

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicki Riddle - Personnel
  • Address:Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA
  • Telephone: 01732 771384
  • Email: personnel@nexusschool.org.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.