Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Grade 3, SCP 6-11, £21,968 - £24,054 per annum

36.66 hours per week / Full Year

Start Date: As soon as possible

This a new post and an excellent opportunity to join our growing, supportive and friendly team at St Anne’s. Under the direction of the Finance Officer and Business Manager, the successful applicant will undertake effective financial administration procedures, effectively respond to internal and external financial queries and ensure the efficient maintenance of records. 

We are looking for someone who:

·        has financial or school office experience,

·        is experienced in MS excel and able to use this to a good level,

·        is a team-player

·        has excellent communication and organisation skills 

·        is methodical, analytical and be able to make recommendations

Working for St Anne’s means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside St Anne’s CE Academy, the Trust is made up of The Blue Coat School, and two primary schools; East Crompton St George’s and Mayfield Primary. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub; both of which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. We have also just opened a new secondary school in Oldham in September for 1,200 pupils, The Brian Clarke CE Academy. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at St Anne’s Academy, Middleton, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based. 

We offer:

·        Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

·        LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension 

·        Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service

·        Convenient location for motorway (2 minute drive from Junction 19, M62), bus and tram networks

St Anne’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

·        the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

·        The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.

·        The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6 January 2023 at 09:00

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.