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Assistant Finance Officer Administration - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Laleham Gap School, Ramsgate

  • Ref:KCC7073-94S
  • Posted:30/09/2015
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Nov 2015
  • App Close Date:09/10/2015 at 18:00
  • Interviews:Friday 16th October 2015

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We have an exciting new position for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance department within our School. This is a new position within the team and the successful individual will be working alongside the School Bursar and Business Manager in helping to support the School’s Strategic Delivery Plan in a wide variety of key financial duties. This is a part time role (20 hrs) term time only.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Sourcing best value on goods being placed on order
  • Raising purchase orders and reconciliation of invoices
  • Checking incoming stock deliveries against goods receipts
  • Undertaking petty cash reconciliation and banking of cash
  • Entering income and expenditure on the Financial Management System (FMS)
  • Processing invoices
  • Dealing with enquiries from suppliers (including statements)

What we can offer

  • In-house training on the Financial Management System (FMS)
  • Individual tailored training programme surrounding financial management
  • Working within an established friendly team

Person Specification

  • Financial experience or qualifications at NVQ level or above essential
  • Experience of purchase ledger management/control
  • Excellent data entry and attention to detail
  • Experience of working with new systems
  • Good knowledge and understanding of ICT and Microsoft package especially excel
  • Experience working in a finance environment 

It is important that the application form demonstrates how you meet the person specification. This is an essential part of the selection criteria. We do not accept under any circumstances CV’s without a fully completed application form. Late applications forms will not be considered. Please note due to our robust safeguarding recruitment process we do not accept application forms direct to the school.

Information about the school

Laleham Gap is a Communication and Interaction Special School. We have pupils aged from 4 to 18 years of age. Most of our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism. All pupils have an EHCP. Most pupils will achieve some GCSEs or equivalent at age 16. Laleham Gap is a new, high quality and well-resourced environment and the opportunity to work with an established, experienced and highly motivated team.

Laleham Gap School (Learn, Grow, Succeed) Strives to be the best school that it can be, so that all pupils have the tools to reach their full potential. We are focused on meeting the needs and interests of the individual child, ensuring that progress is made in all areas. This means we are accepting of all pupils from where they are and how they develop. Children are always at the heart of our decision making.

The school seeks to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will continue the excellent support for the pupils that parents and carers expect.

Please visit our website for more information about the school and our achievements.

Laleham Gap School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please see our Child Protection Policy at https://bit.ly/3zSpMvJ

Please note as part of Keeping Children Safe In Education requirements, Laleham Gap will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates.

What we can offer you:

Comprehensive induction with a range of activities including vision and aspiration from the Headteacher, a comprehensive range of safeguarding procedures and expectations, a full Handbook detailing routines and expectations.

All staff are encouraged to embark upon a an extensive choice of CPD options

SLT open door policy

In a new school building that is warm, clean and hygienic

Fantastic coastal location, affordable housing, a place of natural beauty and a more relaxed way of life.

Outstanding Ofsted rating across all areas 2023

Friendly and supportive colleagues

Working with a team that all have the same goals and ambitions for our pupils and working collectively to achieve great outcomes.

Staff gym, Free Bi-weekly food club, free tea, coffee, snacks/breakfast and fruit, annual subsidised Summer party, a healthy celebratory environment regarding annual events including summer fair, family fun afternoon, sports day, national celebration days.

Staff quotes:

The pupils! I defy anyone to pop in for half a day and not love our pupils and want to stay

The best wellbeing support in a school I have ever seen, for both staff and pupils.

A truly wonderful workplace and I feel blessed to be part of it.

Wonderful staff each and everyone -I feel cared for, valued, and listened to.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr Les Milton
  • Address:Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH
  • Telephone: 01843 570598
  • Email: secretary@lgs.kent.sch.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.