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Trust Accounting Officer

Trust Accounting Officer

Ralph Allen School

Bath

Salary:
Grade L, points 29-32. Starting salary: £22,694 pro rata.
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
21 February 2018

Job overview

Grade L, points 29-32. Starting salary: £22,694pa. 37 hours per week, term-time only + all INSETs + 5 days in the holidays. Factor 45.6.

A proactive and motivated person is required asap to provide a high quality, professional and sensitive accounting service to the Palladian Academy Trust. 

Excellent IT, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience of a similar role would be an advantage. You will thrive under pressure and tight deadlines, and be passionate about education. 

Under the overall direction of the Chief Operating Officer you will: 

· Ensure robust financial management is in place across the Trust in accordance with the Academies Financial Handbook and the Trust’s Policy

· Provide line management of central finance staff

· Provide oversight and operational direction for all financial matters across the trust

· Deliver an excellent standard of customer service to the academies within the Trust

· Provide accurate financial information to the Trust Board and other stakeholders

· Plan and carry out key financial activity including budgeting, forecasting and management accounting

· Develop key peer relationships and external liaison with relevant professional organisations, as well as providing technical guidance and support to senior leaders and finance staff within the trust

This is an exciting time to join the developing Palladian Academy Trust, a group of local schools. If your experience includes managing a successful audit, including the preparation of financial statements, and experience of running an annual budget process, we would welcome an application from you.

Please return the completed application, electronically, to recruitment@ralphallenschool.com by 9am, Weds 21 February 2018. Interviews will be held week commencing 26 February 2018.

For further details and application forms please see the school website or phone 01225 838903. 

The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS check is required for this post prior to commencement. The postholder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager.

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About Ralph Allen School

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+44 1225 832936

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Ralph Allen School is a co-educational, non-denominational, over-subscribed academy for students aged 11 to 18 years, situated in the World Heritage city of Bath.  Our ethos is one of achievement through respect, teamwork and personal best.

In 2016 it became a founder member of the Palladian Academy Trust, composed of eight local schools.

Ralph Allen School was named after the Bath mine owner, entrepreneur and philanthropist who helped with the building of Georgian Bath and the early development of the Post Office.

The school was founded in 1957 and became an academy in August 2012. It is celebrating its 60th anniversary during 2017-18.  Following recent exciting campus developments, the school has formulated a comprehensive strategic vision for future campus expansion.

Headteacher

Nathan Jenkins

Vision and values

Ralph Allen School aims to be both exceptional and extraordinary, embracing difference and diversity and inspiring everyone to reach their full potential. The school strives to have a welcoming environment so everyone feels as though they belong. Teachers want to develop respect, resilience and resourcefulness in each student. The school also wants to ensure its pupils become active, thoughtful and responsible citizens of the world.

The secondary school specialises in three core subjects: English, Math's and Science. It has been mentioned in The Times on its annual list of highest-achieving schools. It has great facilities for extra-curricular activities, including an art and photography building and an all-weather sports pitch.

Ofsted report

Ralph Allen achieved a 'Good' when it was last inspected in 2018, with one of those outstanding features being the Sixth Form. Ofsted assessments of the school have never been below 'Good'.

View Ralph Allen School’s latest Ofsted report

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