Finance Assistant

FINANCE ASSISTANT

GRADE 3 £18,933 - £20,092 FTE (Actual Salary £17,195 - £18,248)

Full Time – 37 hours Term Time Only plus 3 weeks 

(Part Time Considered for the right candidate)

Based at Whitley Academy, Abbey Road, Coventry CV3 4BD

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 7 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Whitley Academy is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Whitley Academy we aim to build meaningful relationships based on trust and mutual respect.  We are committed to supporting all staff and students to “be the best you can be”. 

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance Department where a Finance Assistant is needed to support the Operations Manager in delivering an effective and efficient support service at Whitley Academy. We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic individual who is keen to use their finance/accounting knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate must be:

- Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.

- Able to demonstrate administrative and accounting skills.

- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

- Able to prioritise workloads and show initiative.

- Flexible in their approach to work.

- Values driven, to “be the best you can be”.

We will offer you:

- A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.

- A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.

- A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.

- A vibrant, modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and as such, the post would equally suit someone with experience of working in a school or someone, without previous experience, looking for a role in education. Part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Closing date:  Monday 1st November 2021 at 9am Interview date: TBA

Completed application forms should be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk or by post to: 

HR Department, Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WT

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://careers.fpmat.co.uk

Whitley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.