Finance Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our busy Finance Team for a Finance Officer. The role will involve supervising a Finance Assistant with a range of school finance tasks including processing of invoices, raising purchase orders through the school’s procurement system and processing of goods received, banking and cash reconciliation, processing of school fees and reconciliation of journals and purchasing card transactions. As Finance Officer your responsibility is to ensure workload is monitored and staff training is undertaken to ensure systems and processes are followed in line with school and Trust Finance policies and regulations.

Applicants must have accounting/bookkeeping experience coupled with a working knowledge of accounting processes, strong communication skills and be a natural organiser with strong attention to detail. Excellent ICT skills, including the ability to work methodically and present information clearly are a must. A working knowledge of e-BIS and school MIS would be advantageous.

You will ideally be AAT qualified Level 4 (or working towards AAT Level 4) with GCSE passes in English and Maths. You will be looking to learn and expand your accounting knowledge and skills by managing specific projects and assisting with day to day operation of the school Finance office.

In return, we can offer a friendly and supportive working environment, the option to be part of a private healthcare scheme, a generous pension scheme, free lunches (in term time) and free parking.

This post is full time 37.5 hours per week, all year round.

For an informal discussion please contact Helen Mosley, Finance Manager directly on 01234 332240.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

Closing date: Tuesday 13th June 2023

Interview: TBC

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

Further details and how to apply can be found on our website: https://www.bedmod.co.uk/job-opportunities/

Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service. Please see the guide in the company news area.

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.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview.