Finance Assistant (Intermediate, Level 2)
New Rickstones Academy
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- £3.30 per hour or National Minimum Wage if 19 or over
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2016
Job overview
£3.30 per hour (ages 16-18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year) or National Minimum Wage if 19 or over
37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year
Based at New Rickstones Academy, Witham, Essex
We are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant - Apprentice to provide high quality support to AET Professional Services staff and to our academies. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to start a career in Finance. You will work as part of the Finance team supporting with general administration and working with the service desk to provide assistance to end users.
During the twelve month apprenticeship you will have an Assessor and will undertake a Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration. You may also be required to complete Literacy, Numeracy and IT Functional Skills (this will be determined by existing qualifications). Training will be mainly through workplace assessment which will take place every three-four weeks.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic individual who is customer focussed and has a keen interest in Finance. If you would like the opportunity to enter into the workplace, gain experience and a Business Administration qualification we would welcome an application from you.
The successful candidate will be required to commence employment as soon as possible. This will be a fixed term contract for one year with the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration for an exceptional candidate.
AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of our AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, Cycle2work, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.
Closing date: Wednesday 24 February 2016
Please note that 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.
For further information on this position and to make an application please visit: https://www.hirewire.co.uk/SG/1058184/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=67005
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 enhance checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
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About New Rickstones Academy
New Rickstones Academy is a secondary school based in Witham. This is an exciting time to join New Rickstones Academy as we continue to expand. Over the last 8 years, student numbers have more than doubled, leading to oversubscription and the addition of a new building in September 2022 to accommodate the growing demand.
We maintained our 'Good' OFSTED rating in 2023. Whilst learning is our core aim, mutual respect and fantastic working relationships between students and staff is what makes New Rickstones Academy what it is.
New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with modern facilities and a friendly and supportive staff team. The academy is proud to boast high staff retention and development. We have an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.
If you are considering a role at New Rickstones Academy, please arrange a visit and come and see the academy for yourself.
About the Trust
AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.
Benefits:
Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
To find out more about AET please click here.
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