Finance Assistant - Temporary

Cygnus Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F48-15-S
• Posted:08/10/2021
• Pay:KR4
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:22/10/2021 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Term time only - 20 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Temporary position, to be reviewed 31/12/2021

The Trust is looking to recruit a suitably experienced Finance Assistant to work as part of the shared services finance team. The team is responsible for; the robust operation of the Trust’s financial procedures, adhering to the policies as outlined by the Trust and DfE; ensuring that resources are deployed effectively and efficiently, supporting the Trust’s aims and the long-term financial sustainability; and delivering a professional, efficient and effective finance service to the schools within the Trust as part of our shared services.

Information about the trust

Cygnus Academies Trust

Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn. Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

Safer recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Office
• Address:Cygnus Academies Trust,
  C/O Manor Community Primary School,
  Keary Road,
  Swanscombe,
  Kent,
  DA10 0BU
• Telephone: 01322 224 201
• Email:

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• Job description and person specification