Academy Finance Assistant

REF: SCH/14086SR

The central finance team has a vacancy for a Finance Assistant to join our existing team.

Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only + 5 training days
Salary: £14,939 - £17,842 per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting, Scale 3 - Scale 4

The Eden Academy is a growing multi-academy trust currently made up of Alexandra School, Grangewood School, and Moorcroft School and has an alliance with RNIB Sunshine House. The central finance team has a vacancy for a Finance Assistant to join our existing team.

The postholder will be required to have a thorough knowledge of finance procedures, preferably in a school office.

Ideally they should have a working knowledge of FMS & SIMS and be well skilled in Excel, word processing and computer applications.

The postholder will be required to show her/his initiative and the ability to respond sensitively when dealing with queries from school staff and other professionals both over the telephone and face-to-face.

The post holder will be required to decide whether to deal with such queries independently or refer it to the finance officers or Head of Finance & Resources. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing finance team within a successful academy trust.

To apply, please visit: https://www.schoolshrcooperative.co.uk/job/view/3649-academy-finance-assistant-5  

CLOSING DATE: 05 May 2016 - NOON
INTERVIEW DATE: 10 May 2016

CVs will not be accepted

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.