Finance Officer

37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

Location: Middlesbrough, with travel to schools as required

If you are looking to develop your career in accounting and finance then this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience as part of our dynamic finance team. This is a varied finance role within a friendly and motivated team, and will give you exposure to the workings of a large, forward-thinking organisation. 

You will be reporting directly to the Finance and Operations Manager. Some of your responsibilities will include: 

• Process all income from the group of schools, ensuring accurate spreadsheet records are maintained and weekly banking deadlines are adhered to 
• Process financial data on the academies financial management system, including monthly recharges, raising of debtor invoices and BACS payments 
• Production of monthly reports for all budget holders in the group of schools

You will: 

• Have great organisational skills and attention to detail;  
• Be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of the team; and  
• This role provides genuine opportunity for career progression to individuals with a committed and proactive attitude!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

End date: Monday 20th February 2023 

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

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