Finance Officer

Finance Officer 

Grade 3 (£19819 - £25463)

36.5 Hours per week, Term time only plus 10 days

Start date 1st June 2019

 ST JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY

 Registered address – St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, 

 Little Sutton Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 6PB

St John Paul II Multi Academy is a growing multi academy currently across 6 sites in North Birmingham; our Directors are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer to work within the Central Team of the St John Paul II Multi Academy.

You will be part of a new Finance and HR/Operations Central team which will service the MAC. The JPIIMA currently comprises Bishop Walsh Catholic School, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School and SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School.

The successful applicant will be able to operate, maintain and develop SJPIIMAC accounting procedures and systems, in co-operation with the Finance Manager, ensuring that legal and MAC procedural requirements are adhered to.

The post holder must understand and fully support the ethos, mission and aims of Catholic education

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

ORGANISATION

• Ensure records and controls are maintained as required by SJPIIMA and all schools within the MAC, Auditors, recognising the requirements of the DfE , ESFA and the Charity Commission

• Support and co-ordinate the purchasing of across SJPIIMAC equipment 

• Managing service contracts for the school and diarising reviews / cancellation dates for discussion with relevant manager

ADMINISTRATION

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the Sales & Purchase Ledger records using MAC financial systems

• Assist the Finance Manager in day-to-day activities, and with the production of monthly Finance Manager with the end of year SJPIIMA Accounts

• Take a lead role in the monitoring of individual school budget areas in line with agreed control procedures

• Supervise the collection of debts in line with the individual schools Financial Procedure

• Ensure the effective management of the MAC Bank Account, including all income received and monies expended

• Liaise with suppliers in order to resolve complex financial and administrative queries that may arise

• Attend relevant meetings and carry out any other relevant accounting tasks as directed by the Finance Manager or Chief Operating Officer.

RESOURCES

• Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. MS Office, Internet, Email, SIMS, Financial Systems)

• Provide advice and guidance to managers, staff, auditors and others

• Ensure the MAC policies and procedures are being adhered to, in particular as it applies to the financial area

• Ensure financial resources and supplies are used resourcefully by budget holders

• Any other task as commensurate with the grade

The post holder must be able to demonstrate their suitability for working with children and have the ability to converse with/advise staff and members of the public at ease in accurate spoken English and must hold a full driving licence.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s. 

For application forms or further information about the John Paul II Multi Academy please visit http://johnpaulii.co.uk/ or contact via email j.stewart@sjp2.net.

Completed applications should be returned to Mrs J Stewart via j.stewart@sjp2.net. 

Closing Date: Monday 1st April 2019 at 12 noon