Finance Officer

DATES: Apply by midday on Wednesday 6th July 2022

TITLE: Finance Officer

REPORTING TO:         Office Manager

SALARY: Grade 5 - £21,488.11 - £23,668.19 (pro-rata)

LOCATION: Nishkam High School Birmingham

TO COMMENCE:         Autumn Term 2022

CONTRACT: Permanent - 40 hours per week / 40 weeks per year 

The role

We are seeking to appoint an efficient and experienced Finance Officer to join our support team at Nishkam High School. We are looking for an organised and ambitious individual who will be committed to supporting all stakeholders, demonstrating patience, resilience and enthusiasm as they strive for excellence in the role You will possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff, parents, carers, pupils and external agencies; you will be conscientious and able to make efficient use of your time. You will be responsible for supporting the smooth running and administration of the finance section of the school office.

As a key member of the High School’s support team you will be responsible for:

1. Managing the ParentPay system to include the setting-up of all pupil purchases, monitoring and reconciling payments made and dealing and resolving parent enquiries associated with ParentPay.

2. Maintaining income and expenditure records, managing the ordering, invoicing cash collection and petty cash processes on behalf of the school.

3. Assisting the Principal and Office Lead in controlling and monitoring school budgets including providing regular, appropriate and up-to-date budget information to Faculty Leaders.

4. Providing financial data and information as required to Principal and Office Lead ensuring adherence to NST’s financial procedures and timescales

5. Ensuring all cash received is collected and banked accurately and appropriate receipts and documents are completed according to NST’s financial procedures.

If you want to make a real difference and are ready for a new challenge, then please get in touch using the contact details below. 

The School

Nishkam High School is an OFSTED ‘Outstanding’, multi-faith school in north-west Birmingham, providing both a secondary school and a sixth form for boys and girls aged 11 – 19 years. Our school has a unique nature whereby we positively nurture pupils of all faiths and beliefs.  We believe that a ‘faith-inspired, virtues led’ approach to education can achieve our vision of enabling children to excel academically and spiritually and thereby serve humanity well. 

More than ‘Self’

Nishkam High School is driven and sustained by the principle of ‘nishkam’- creating a mind set to serve others without expectation or recognition. Experience suggests that this selfless practice promotes humility and unlocks great potential to transform ourselves and the world around us.

Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit our website. To discuss the position further or arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact Sara Burroughs, Principal’s PA, on 0121 348 7660. Please note that CVs are not accepted, and applicants should download an application form and send to:

Recruitment, Nishkam High School, Great King Street North, Birmingham, B19 2LF. 

Alternatively, email directly to: recruitment.nhsb@nishkamschools.org

To apply:

• You need to complete an application form, which you can download from our website: https://www.nishkamschooltrust.org/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=86 or contact the school office on 0121 348 7660

• Applications to be sent to recruitment.nhsb@nishkamschools.org by midday on

Wednesday 6th July 2022

• Successful applicants to be informed on Friday 8th July, 2022

• Interviews week beginning 11th July 2022