Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) - Full-time

Future Schools Trust

Ref:KCC-F43-103-S
Posted:21/03/2019
Pay:£18,005 - £19,804 per annum
Start Date:May 2019
App Close Date:01/04/2019 at 14:00
Interviews:April 2019

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New Line Learning Academy

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Hours: 37 per week (Mon - Thur -8am-4pm, Fri 8am - 3:30pm)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Future Schools Trust are seeking a Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join the Finance Team who will be based at the Central Services Hub but may also be required to work across all Trust sites.

This role will have the responsibility of maintaining the purchase ledger ensuring the processing of payments in accordance with school procedures and in compliance with Financial Regulations. Assisting in the reconciliation of the purchase ledger control account to ensure invoices are correctly authorised and suppliers are paid on time. The role will also involve a cross over with the sales ledger function during pressure points making this an exciting and varied opportunity for someone wishing to experience a range of different finance functions.

Future Schools Trust is a forward thinking, supportive organisation that is keen to develop staff to their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in the finance industry.

Person Specification:

AAT/CAT or equivalent qualification or working towards; or relevant work experience.
Minimum 5 GCSE’s A-C including Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
Experience working in a financial environment
Experience working within the Education sector desirable
Strong Excel and IT skills
Experience working in high transactional environment
Experience of using PS Financial and Tucasi accounting packages desirable
Proven experience of sales and purchase ledger processing and maintenance
Experience of working on a number of different and separate tasks at once and the ability to deal with changing priorities
Experience maintaining manual and electronic filing systems desirable
A good team player
A “can do” attitude
Awareness of team and department performance and how individual performance contributes to this
Strong technical skills
Attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage numerous deadlines and prioritise workload in order to achieve these deadlines
A commitment to work collaboratively in a Multi-Academy Trust
A commitment to Equal Opportunities
Able to understand the importance of confidentiality in the workplace

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.

Information about the trust

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion

Job Contact Information

Name:Katie Richardson
Address:Hubbards Lane,
Linton,
Maidstone,
Kent,
ME17 4HX
Telephone: 01622 743286 ext 434
Email: katie.richardson@futureschoolstrust.com

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