Finance Officer

Finance Officer

NJC Salary Scale - Grade 4 - Scale Points 8 - 14

Pro-rated salary £16,597 - £18,278

(Full Time Equivalent £25,992 - £28,624)

Salary will be pro-rated based on the number of hours and weeks worked per year.

27.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am until 3pm

Term Time Only

Permanent

The National Church of England Academy are looking for someone to work closely with the Senior Finance Officer to ensure continued high-quality service delivery to our academy community. With a ‘can do’ and helpful attitude, we require someone with an eye for detail and accuracy. You will have excellent communication skills and be confident and polite when liaising with both internal and external parties, supporting various aspects of the finance process on a day to day basis.

The successful candidate will have recent experience of working in a busy financial environment with a sound level of general education include GCSE English and Maths (A*-C or equivalent), with proven ability to use a variety of computer applications, in particular Microsoft Office. Please refer to the full job description and person specification for further details on the essential and desirable requirements of this post.

Our academy ethos, ‘Life in all its fullness’, underlines our commitment to the education of the whole of the child, with the development of our students’ character and cultural capital as important as their academic progress. Committed to the wellbeing of our students and staff alike, we pride ourselves on our duty of care to both. Our finance team is integral to the operation of our academy and the contribution they make to our community is key to ensuring we contribute to that ethos.

In return the successful candidate will be offered the following career and development opportunities:

• A thorough package of induction and support;

• Excellent CPD provision within the Academy;

• A staff well-being package.

Applicants should apply via the TES website and follow the guidance notes provided. For further information please contact hr@mitretrust.org.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 13th January 2025, 12 noon unless we receive a suitable applicant in advance of that in which case we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Interviews will be held: during week commencing 20th January 2025

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 8 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils.  Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike.  They are:

·        Integrity - we do the right thing

·        Wisdom - we think deeply

·        Kindness - we care about each other

·        Collaboration - we are better together

·        Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.