Finance/Accounting Technician

About the Role

Altus Education Partnership is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance/Accounting Technician to join our dynamic finance team. This role is key in supporting the Head of Finance in managing the financial operations across the Trust's academies, ensuring compliance, timely financial processing, and contributing to the overall financial strategy.

You will play an important role in the Trust's goal of providing the best possible educational provision. Your responsibilities will range from purchase ledger processing to assisting with the preparation of statutory financial reports, managing the finance system, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger Processing:

• Supporting academy staff with ordering and budget management.
• Assisting the central purchase processing team and resolving queries.
• Ensuring timely transaction processing and supplier management.
• Producing reports on purchasing activities.

Finance System Management:

• Updating supplier and bank details, preparing supplier payment runs, and managing staff expenses.
• Posting journals and setting up sales accounts.

Financial Management & Compliance:

• Assisting with month-end reconciliations and preparing financial reports.
• Supporting the preparation of the annual budget and developing financial procedures.
• Monitoring budgets and project costs, including capital projects.
• Ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and controls are effective.

Banking:

• Posting bank transactions and performing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Managing online banking payments.

Procurement & Contract Management:

• Ensuring procurement processes and contract management run smoothly, adhering to financial regulations.

About the Trust

Formed in 2017 from Rochdale Sixth Form College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, Altus Education Partnership oversees multiple academies, including Rochdale Sixth Form College, Edgar Wood Academy, Kingsway Park High School, and Bamford Academy. The Trust is committed to enhancing education across the Rochdale borough and offers a collaborative and supportive environment for staff.

What We Have to Offer

• Salary & Progression: A competitive starting salary with opportunities for career advancement.
• Working Environment: Based at our Esplanade Office in Rochdale's vibrant town centre, close to major transport links.
• Leave Entitlement: Generous holiday allowance of 27 days per annum plus bank holidays.
• Team Environment: Be part of a friendly, supportive team with opportunities to develop your skills.
• Training & Development: Continued professional development is encouraged with various training opportunities.
• Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Employee Benefits: : Includes an employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and the option for an electric car scheme.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the Altus Education Partnership application form and email it to recruitment@altusep.com.

For more information, visit www.altusep.com or contact us at recruitment@altusep.com.

Closing date: 12:00 noon on Monday 30 September 2024

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 7 October 2024.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.

Altus Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities for all.