Finance Officer

37 hours per week full time or term time only (part-time and flexible working will be considered)

We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer based at The Hive (Central Trust Head Office) in Royal Wootton Bassett. To provide a full range of finance support for schools within the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust working within clear guidelines set by the Trust and legislative requirements.

To undertake specific operational finance tasks to support to ensure the efficient and effective use of the school’s budget, ensuring compliance with the Trust Financial Handbook and Trust policies. The successful candidate will be able to advise school staff on process so that all financial transactions are compliant, accurate and timely.

Main Responsibilities:

• To gain a detailed understanding of the Access finance software to deliver the following: Processing of purchase requisitions, raising of Purchase Orders, receiving and matching invoices, GRN process – taking into account relevant authorization and financial limits, as per the Trust Financial SoDA.
• Managing the departmental mailbox to ensure all queries are dealt with quickly and sensitively.

On a regular and timely basis undertake the following tasks:

• Checking coding, placing orders, invoicing, preparation of weekly BACS payment runs (with the Assistant Finance Manager).
• Receiving and recording monies from pupils and parents/carers.
• Managing school trips on ParentPay or equivalent system including trip set up, reporting to teachers, Refunds and parent queries.
• Reconciliation of financial systems used in school e.g. ParentPay, petty cash, Equals cards etc.
• Managing any queries from staff or suppliers.
• Scanning to the system of all relevant financial documentation, i.e., quotes, invoices.
• To work with the cluster Finance Manager to create and upload payment files for the weekly payment runs, ensuring full sign off and compliance with the SoDA.
• To set up any new suppliers within the Access Finance system.

The right candidate will have:

• Five GCSE’s including Maths or English .
• AAT level 3, HNC, or equivalent demonstrable finance experience.
• Relevant experience of working in a similar role.
• Working at or towards national occupational standards for accountancy and finance and knowledge/ skills equivalent to current national qualifications Level 3.
• Extensive working knowledge of all areas of Microsoft Office.
• To work without supervision and within strict timescales.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

What we offer?

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
• Fantastic benefits scheme including online fitness programs, discounted shopping, food and restaurant discounts.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
• RWBAT is a 'Mindful Employer' and access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension Scheme.
• On-Site parking.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 8 June 2022.

Interview Date: TBC

If you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions and cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process.

If previous employment has included working with children that at least one reference must be from this employment regardless of whether this is current or most recent employment. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.