Finance Assistant

The Eden Academy is a growing multi-academy trust currently made up of Alexandra School, Grangewood School, Moorcroft School, Pentland Field School, Hexham Priory School, James Rennie School, Sunshine House, Branthwaite Academy and George Hastwell School

The post holder will be required to have a thorough knowledge of finance procedures, preferably with school experience. Ideally they should have a working knowledge of SIMs Finance & SIMs Personnel. They will be well skilled in excel, word processing and computer applications.

The post holder will be required to show their initiative and the ability to respond sensitively when dealing with queries from school staff and other professionals over the telephone, face-to-face and via email.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing finance team within a successful Academy Trust.

The Eden Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

The Eden Academy Trust may, from time to time, require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools. Any proposal to relocate will always be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.

Please note this is not a class based position.

Further information about the work and schools within The Eden Academy Trust is available via our website www.theedenacademy.co.uk 

If you would like to speak to Ranjan Chippra, Business Manager South, prior to submitting your application please contact ranjan.chippra@theedenacademy.co.uk

Safeguarding Statement

The Eden Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.