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Finance Assistant - Term Time

The Malling School, East Malling

  • Ref:KCC886-5425-348S
  • Posted:21/02/2019
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:07/03/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Week commencing 11 March 2019

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Finance Assistant

15 hours/week, Term-time only (39 weeks)

Kent Range 3 £5,346 – £5,879pa (£15,628 – £17,188pa Full-time Equivalent)

 

We are seeking a highly professional and organised administrator, ideally with Finance and/or school experience, to join our Business Operations Team.

 

This position reports into the Finance Officer and involves providing a Finance service to two schools; The Malling School and The Holmesdale School. However, this role will be predominately based at The Holmesdale School. The successful candidate will be required to carry out some duties at The Malling School, so the ability to drive and have access to your own transport is essential.

 

Both schools are 11-18 co-educational schools. Holmesdale is located in Snodland and The Malling School is in East Malling. Along with Finance, Business, HR and IT services are also provided across both schools. Therefore, this is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and hard-working shared support services team.

  

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Level 2 or above qualification in English and Mathematics
  • Some experience of working in an office environment and financial procedures.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • The ability to work with colleagues as part of a team, to be flexible, adaptable and to multi- task
  • Must be able to communicate basic financial information to teachers, other staff and external suppliers.
  • Knowledge of procedures for updating finance systems, processing orders and invoices
  • The ability to use own initiative, work confidentially and efficiently under pressure
  • Excellent organisational ability

 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge and experience of using SIMS FMS6
  • aware of KCC Financial Regulations and other relevant school policies
  • Experience of working in a school finance environment

 

Please apply online via the Kent Teach website. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please email the HR Department at hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk

 

Closing date:      Thursday 7 March 2019

Interviews:         Week commencing 11 March 2019

 

The Malling School is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, CV, Teaching Agency, Occupational Health check and two satisfactory references.

 

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received.  Therefore, early application is recommended to avoid disappointment.

 

Due to the anticipated high levels of applications, only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Information about the school

A mixed 11-19 co-educational High School of 1000 pupils serving the historic market town of West Malling and surrounding villages. The school is set in pleasant rural surroundings and has its own lake and extensive grounds. It was completely re-built in September 2007 and therefore has outstanding facilities.

West Malling is close to the county town of Maidstone and has excellent rail links to London and Ashford International (for the Continent).

This is an exciting time to be joining the staff of The Malling School.

We are dedicated to providing a holistic education, nurturing the complete student. Our strong culture, robust behaviour systems, and Ofsted-rated "Good with Outstanding Features" environment provides a solid foundation for our students' success.

We provide a very supportive environment in which staff can further develop their skills and we ensure every new member of staff has access to a trained coach. With close teams of teachers and non-teachers working together we take a collaborative approach to school improvement and have a shared aim of providing the very best education for our pupils.

Visit our website at www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk for further information

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Sian Bartle
  • Address:The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH
  • Telephone: 01732 840995 ex 227
  • Email: HR@themallingschool.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.