Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Grade JE5/6 depending on experience (Salary: £25,794 - £32,063 plus pension and generous benefits package

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented Finance Officer to work as part of a small finance Team to provide day to day operational support for all aspects of the finance operation within the City of London Academy (Southwark).

Working collaboratively with a supportive, professional team, you will process transactions on the Trust accounting system and other systems and software as appropriate, ensuring compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook and all Trust Finance policies and Schemes of Delegation. As the Trust has recently selected PS Financials as its new Trust-wide finance software, you may be required to work from other sites in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe to support the roll-out to our primary schools.

You will hold a degree level qualification in accounting or a related subject, or be studying towards an accounting qualification, as well as having GCSE grade A*-C in English and Mathematics. You will also possess proven experience of working with computerised financial and management information systems, as well as experience of purchase ledger, accounts receivable and associated filing systems. It will be an advantage if you also have experience of working within the Education sector, previous experience of using PS Financials and some experience of using ParentPay and/or other online payment software but not essential. Further requirements are detailed in the job description and the person specification. 

If you share our vision and are an experienced finance professional who thrives on working in a busy, dynamic environment and are keen to grow with our community, we would very much like to hear from you.

Please visit our website www.cityacademy.co.uk where you can access further information about the academy.

Please complete the online TES application form for support staff and note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 3.00 pm on Thursday 8th February 2018.

Interviews will be held on either Friday 16th or Monday 19th February 2018.

The City of London Academy (Southwark), Redriff Primary – City of London Academy and Galleywall School – City of London Primary Academy are part of the prestigious City of London Family of Schools sponsored by the Corporation of London. We are proud of our City heritage and value the opportunities it brings through the Guilds and Livery Companies. These serve as an aspirational bridge for our community. In addition, our offer is enriched through collaboration with our sister schools, both private and state. 

The City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure Barring Service.