Finance Assistant
The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17,772-£20,138ro rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2017
Job overview
CONTRACT: Permanent
WORKING PATTERN: 35 Hours per Week (8.00am – 3.30pm), term time only plus 10 days in accordance with the needs of the school.
SALARY: Grade 4 Points 17 - 21 (£17,772 – £20,138) pro rata
START DATE: ASAP
Do you love numbers? Do you have previous experience in a financial setting? Could you use your skills to provide an efficient and high quality finance and administration support to our school? We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who would love to be part of our journey at The Barlow and could be instrumental in making a difference to our school.
The Barlow RC High School is an excellent place to work! As a leading Catholic High School, we are determined to create an environment where children and adults alike can achieve their full potential. Our school motto is ‘If you believe, you can achieve’ and if this describes you read on.
You will be located in Didsbury, (often voted as one of the most popular places to live in Manchester) only a short walk from the vibrant shops, bars and restaurants of Didsbury village. You will also have access to excellent transport links to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.
Working alongside the Finance Manager, you will provide day to day finance and administrative support to the school, including processing orders and invoices on FMS, undertaking BACS payments, cash handling, recording online payments via Parent Pay. In addition, you will liaise with suppliers by telephone and in writing, be responsible for inputting and reporting on financial information and assisting with the management of the school bank accounts.
You should:
• Have previous experience of working in a finance setting
• Have excellent numeracy skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate at all levels.
• Have excellent IT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of FMS would be an advantage
• Be able to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Be pro-active with the ability to act on your own initiative
• Be able to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under pressure
In return, we will offer you the opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment If this sounds like the job for you then come and join us. Please visit our website http://www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk for an application pack. Completed applications should returned to hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk quoting the post title and your name in the subject line. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 11th May 2017
Interview date: Friday 19th May 2017
Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.
Attached documents
About The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
- The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
- Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M20 6BX
- United Kingdom
Introduction
The Barlow RC High School is a leading Catholic High School in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford.
We are a school that embraces Christian values, fosters academic excellence, delivers a broad, balanced, challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum and ensures the highest quality of teaching and learning.
As a Catholic school, The Barlow has a distinct ethos which is centred on the teachings of Jesus. We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and we aim to develop pupils' gifts and talents so that they reach their full potential.
The Barlow promotes excellence for young people in Manchester and the surrounding areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community and as such, we welcome pupils of all faiths and those without. Our community is built on outstanding relationships. Our school motto is ‘Rise up, take courage and do it.’ We believe it is more important than ever in today’s society for our pupils to show courage, embrace challenges head on, pursue their dreams and make a difference in society.
The Barlow fosters academic excellence, delivering a broad, balanced, challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum and ensures high-quality teaching and learning. We have an experienced, highly skilled, and committed teaching staff, who have high expectations and aspirations and provide an excellent learning environment for all pupils - regardless of their prior attainment. Learning at The Barlow goes beyond the classroom, with a plethora of co-curricular activities designed to create opportunities and widen pupils’ horizons.
The Barlow is a school where pupils feel safe, happy and valued. We pride ourselves on our relentless drive to ensure that all pupils flourish; and grow into well-rounded, respectful, confident, successful, young people. This is built on high-quality pastoral care and guidance, as well as the close partnership we form with parents and carers, to ensure the best possible education for all our pupils. We instil in our pupils the importance of fairness, in which, individual dignity is upheld and respected. We nurture pupils to be proud of promoting our core values of serve, pray, achieve and respect.
Ofsted rated 'GOOD' June 2024
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