Trust Finance and Payroll Manager - Full-time

Orchard Academy Trust

• Ref:KCC-F25-11-S
• Posted:02/04/2021
• Pay:KR7
• Start Date:10th May or as soon as possible
• App Close Date:19/04/2021 at 11:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are currently recruiting a Finance and Payroll Manger to work in close partnership with the Executive Head, Chief Finance Officer and Headteachers within our trust.

This is a full time role for 41 weeks per year plus holiday. Kent Pay Range 7  (£23,032 - £26,075) Pro-rata. The job is based at Allington Primary School and will require some time working from Barming Primary School also.

This is a diverse and fulfilling role; one in which the successful candidate will really be able to enjoy and see the results of their efforts.  You will be responsible for the management of the operational business of the trust and relied upon to provide support and direction to the Senior leadership.

Experience of working within an education finance environment would be beneficial, as will experience within another financial or business environment.

A rewarding role, the main areas of focus of the will include:

• The maintenance of established financial procedures
• Maintenance and monitoring of budgets
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements
• Effective negotiation of contracts and tenders to ensure best value at all times
• Management and maintenance of contracted-out payroll
• Providing support and guidance to the Executive Head and senior leadership

This role is key to the continued success of the trust and the successful candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, focused and extremely capable with excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven experience and or knowledge of most, if not all of the key areas of the role is vital; applications will only be considered from candidates who are able to demonstrate this.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Information about the federation

Orchard Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust consisting of two large, successful primary schools in Maidstone - Allington Primary School and Barming Pre-School and Primary School.

Our schools act as beacons of learning for children and adults alike, inspiring self-development and nurturing growth with fun and enjoyment. This is not a one size fits all trust; we recognise that our schools have their own identities and needs. Each school has their own Headteacher and autonomy to foster individuality, together with the advantage of working as a team to provide school to school support and share excellence across the Trust.

Orchard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post will be subject to a DBS check and successful references prior to a start date. Please read the schools' Child Protection Policy which can be found in the documents below. We reserve the right to interview and appoint, prior to the advertised closing date.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs A Crittenden
• Address:Hildenborough Crescent,
  Allington,
  Maidstone,
  Kent ,
  ME16 0PG
• Telephone: 01622 757350
• Email: office@allington.kent.sch.uk

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Documents

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• Trust Finance and Payroll Manager job description