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Finance Officer - Term Time

Aylesford School, Aylesford

  • Ref:KCC886-5410-454S
  • Posted:07/02/2022
  • Pay:KR5
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:01/04/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be arranged

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FINANCE OFFICER

37 Hours per week - 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 3.30pm Fridays

KR5 - £19335 - £20483 per annum

Term Time + 2 Additional Weeks 

Aylesford School are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to provide a wide range of administrative duties to support the work of the school.

To assist the Director of Finance and Resources in setting budgets for the forthcoming three years.

To maintain financial systems and procedures in accordance with ESFA financial regulations in order to ensure the effective financial operation of the school budgets.

Process purchase orders and invoices on a timely basis onto the accounting system, ensuring that all purchase orders and invoices are appropriately authorised in accordance with the academy’s finance policy and scheme of delegation.

Ensure all invoices are approved for payment by the Director of Finance and Resources and where the value triggers thresholds in the scheme of delegation ensure that these are appropriately authorised.

Raise sales invoices for ad-hoc items as instructed by the Director of Finance and Resources and Headteacher

Follow up any unpaid invoices on a timely basis.

All ParentPay transactions and refunds to be managed and to be dealt with promptly.

A good general standard of secondary education (NVQ1/2 or equivalent) is required, or five years’ experience and the post holder must be numerate.

*      Must be computer literate and had other office experience.

*      Knowledge of FMS would be an advantage, however, training would be available.

*      Must be aware of school financial regulations and other relevant school policies.

*      Good communication and organisational skills are essential.

*      Ability to prioritise own workloads and to work to deadlines is essential.

Information about the school

Aylesford School is an inclusive school where every child, regardless of ability and background can fulfil their dreams and aspirations. We achieved a Good Ofsted result, however, we are working on becoming an outstanding school going forward.

Aylesford School forms part of the Character Education Trust, currently a 2 Academy Trust that aims to provide students with high quality academic and ‘Character Education’. Our vision is to support and encourage the students within our Trust to develop good character; to be confident and kind; to have integrity; to respect difference and to make a positive contribution to the community around them. A link to our website for more information can be found here https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/

Our support staff play a vital role in enabling our teachers to deliver our high quality academia, therefore the post holder needs to be confident and enthusiastic in the want to help the school achieve success

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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.