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Finance Officer - Term Time

Grove Park Primary School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-2595-69S
  • Posted:06/04/2021
  • Pay:KR 5
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:20/04/2021 at 23:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Grove Park Academies consists of Grove Park Primary School (two form entry primary school) and Aspire School (Special) which is a free special school which was officially opened in September 2020. Grove Park Primary School has a published admission intake number of 420 pupils and currently has 412 pupils on roll. Aspire School currently has 18 pupils on roll and will grow over the next few years to a capacity of 168 pupils.

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking to appoint an exceptional and experienced Finance Officer to support the Central Services Finance Team and who has the necessary skills and personal qualities to contribute to the vision of the finance function in providing a high quality financial service to Grove Park Academies Trust on a day to day basis.

 

The main job purposes are:

  • Assist to maintain the effective and efficient management and operation of the Trust’s finance, accounting and budgeting systems and controls in accordance with the Academies Financial Handbook, Trust policies and best practice.

 

  • Provide a full range of financial and administrative support to the Trust Business Manager and the Trust to ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of financial initiatives and systems.

 

The above will assist to deliver the best possible outcomes to stakeholders to facilitate efficient and effective service and teaching and learning across the Trust.

 

This is a transactional role and the Finance Officer‘s main roles will be to undertake the following in an efficient and timely manner:

  • Raising/Processing Orders and Invoices
  • Preparation of Payments
  • Accounts Reconciliation
  • Month End Processes

 

The ideal applicant will have:

  • Experience of working in a school
  • A real passion for working in a finance and educational environment
  • Experience using financial management systems
  • High level of computer literacy including using Microsoft Office especially Excel.

 

The successful candidate will share our ambitions for our pupils. You will relish the challenge of being part of a successful Team and will need:

  • Excellent organisation skills and flexibility
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (mostly with staff and suppliers)
  • Excellent attention to detail, be thorough, methodical and accurate
  • Ability to work as part of a Team
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and direction and be pro-active
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
  • Ability to remain calm, approachable and work in a professional manner with a ‘can do’ approach

 

If you are interested in the above post, please complete the application form and send to: recruitment@groveparkacademies.org

 

Please note that we only accept application forms and we will not be able to register your interest in this post if you only send us your CV.

 

Grove Park Academies is committed to the safeguarding of all its pupils and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School, all are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Aspire School is a three form entry school, Iwade School is a three form entry school, Grove Park is a two form entry school and Bobbing School is a one form entry school. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community.

Within the trust, we recognise everyone as an individual and we nurture, value and develop them. We aim to achieve the highest standards in all that we do and to have happy children and staff, eager and excited to come to school.

We work in collaboration with other schools and organisations seeking the best innovative practice in teaching, sharing new ideas and learning from others. We use research as a springboard for change.

We strive to make our schools even better, recruiting the very best to meet the needs of a changing world. We foster a positive attitude which allows everyone to develop new skills, build resilience and achieve their dreams.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bourne Alliance MAT, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

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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.