Finance & Personnel Assistant - Part-time

Riverview Infant School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2462-87S
• Posted:24/02/2020
• Pay:KR4 £17498 to £18611 pro rata
• Start Date:16th April 2020
• App Close Date:05/03/2020 at 13:00
• Interviews:11th March 2020

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Are you currently working in a school environment but seeking a new challenge?

Do you have experience of working within a Finance role?

If this sounds like you then look no further!

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a committed individual to work for a friendly and supportive school where all members of the school community work as a team.

In this role you will provide administrative financial and clerical support to ensure the efrficent and effective use of the school's budget.

As a Finance and Personnel Assistant you will:

• Carryout a diverse range of financial procedures, from placing orders, accounts payable, dealing with suppliers, recondciliations, VAT, accounts receivable and the purchase ledger control account.
• Monitor monmthly resources budgets to ensure a cost-effective approach, advising the Head Teacher of any potential variances.
• Provide administrative support duties, such as reception or telephone duties and provide cover for reception in the absence of the Office Manager/Attendance Officer.

Who are we looking for:

• We are seeking an individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience of a wide range of financial procedures, including order and invoice processing, bank reconciliations, financial reports and account monitoring.
• Someone who is computer literate and has the ability to produce a range of accurate documents and standardised reports using Windows WP package and basic spreadsheet and database functions. Experience of working with Capita's FMS would be an advantage.
• A person who can demonstrate a high level of organisation skills and be able to prioritise their work accordingly.

What can we offer you:

• A salary based on Kent Range 4 - £17.498 - £18,611 pro rata (£8,217 - £8,739) dependant on experience/qualifications.
• A negotiable working pattern for 21 hours a week. Term Time Only  plus Inset days.
• A friendly and welcoming working environment.
• Additional support from The Pathway Academy Trust's experienced Central Team.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity that you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Riverview Infant School is committed to safeguarding and welfare of childrfen, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

School Description: Riverview Infant School is a large four form entry infant school with an increasingly diverse community where exemplary staff are dedicated to ensuring that the time children spend there is successful and remembered fondly. Leaders and staff believe learning should be enjoyable to engage and motivate children, building on and consolidating the unique set of experiences that each child brings. Children are at the heart of the school, encouraged to persevere and to be aspirational in their learning, as well as to actively contribute to their community, in essence equipping them to be valuable citizens for the future.

Riverview has high expectations for the children in its care, not only for academic success but in all aspects of personal achievement.

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary School.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tina Ricketts
• Address:Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD
• Telephone: 01732 795660
• Email: hr@galaxytrust.co.uk