Finance Administrator

Description:

Are you a finance administrator who wants to work in a school?

Perhaps you've always wanted to work in a school but haven't been able to get your foot in the door?

Do you like the idea of making a real impact whilst maintaining a work/life balance?

Would you love an employer who will give you training and support?

Is it important for you to work in a motivated team that genuinely enjoy coming to work? And within an organisation that values your contribution?

If so, this might be the role for you…

I am working with Kirkby High School (L32 9PP) to find them a Finance Administrator to cover a fixed term contract from May 2024 to February 2025.

Your role as school Finance Administrator will be to provide routine general finance and administrative support to the school.

You'll work alongside another Finance Administrator and report to the school Operations Manager.

This role would suit a motivated and organised Administrator with experience of basic financial procedures and strong communication skills.

You will benefit from an excellent local authority pension, structured training and the opportunity to gain experience in the education sector.

Important Details:

Actual salary is £21,490 - £22,981.
Working 46 weeks per year.
36 hours per week (Mon 8:30-16:00pm, Tues-Thurs 8:30-16:30, Fri 8.30-15:30
Fixed term contract until end Feb 2025.
Pay Band E / SCP 7-11.
May be flexibility on hours e.g. around the school run.

Benefits of the Finance Administrator Role:

Exceptional local authority pension with employer contributions of 19.6%.
Training will be given.
Network of staff sharing best practice.
Growing organisation with future career opportunities.
Supportive, welcoming team.
Possible career opportunities across the trust.The Finance Administrator Must:

Have experience in a finance office or a recent finance qualification.

Be competent in word processing and have good IT skills.
Have GCSE grade C in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Use own initiative.
Work well as part of a team.
Be self-motivated, reliable, flexible, and well organised.
Be committed to high expectations.
Have good communication skills.
Be competent to liaise with pupils, staff, parents/carers, and outside agencies.
Be highly motivated and hardworking.
Be trustworthy and understand sensitivity and confidentiality within a school setting.

An Advantage but not Essential:

Experience of working in a school, academy, or other public sector setting
Experience of PS Financials softwareWe are managing the recruitment of this role therefore any direct enquiries will be forwarded to Appoint-Ed. This role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.

If you are the Finance Administrator Kirkby High School are searching for, let's talk.

Please send your CV via this ad or call the Appoint-Ed office and speak with Kellie