Finance Officer
Ref: SCH-SM'sPS-0081 15 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 24.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: STM Pay Scales Pro rata salary: £16,200 - £17,400The Role
Finance Officer
3 days per week - All year round
We are looking for someone to work as part of a close-knit team, delivering a high-quality finance service to colleagues, parents and the wider school. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the transition to a new Finance system and to help ensure continuing high quality service delivery post implementation.
Working closely with the Finance Manager and another Finance Officer we are looking for someone to join this small friendly team who possesses a ‘can do’ attitude, has an eye for detail and communicates in a polite, helpful and empathetic manner.
The successful candidate will at be at least Part Qualified AAT or with equivalent experience, have GCSE Maths and English and be experienced in using sales and purchase ledger systems and Microsoft Office applications to at least intermediate level.
The post is permanent, 3 days per week (days to be agreed and some flexibility offered). This role is all year round.
Informal visits welcome; please contact the HR department for further details.
Salary circa £27,000 - £29,000 per annum which will be paid pro rata.
St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.
We reserve the right to appoint to this role prior to the closing date.
Benefits
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Meals | Free meals during term time |
| Parking | Free onsite staff parking |
| Pension | Support staff pension scheme with employer contribution (subject to qualifying criteria) |
| Sick Pay Scheme | Staff sick pay scheme |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| GCSEs grade 5-9 or equivalent in Maths and English | Grade C / 5 or above |
Essential
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| Hold AAT qualifications (or part qualified) or other accountancy qualification. | Part qualified AAT or equivalent experience |
Essential
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Sound judgement and problem-solving capabilities |
Essential
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| Sympathetic with the Christian ethos and values of the school |
Desirable
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| Self-motivated and able to use initiative to forward plan to meet deadlines, with a flexible approach to accommodate changing priorities. |
Essential
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| Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive and confidential information. |
Essential
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| Experience | |
| Previous experience working in a school |
Desirable
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Working understanding of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) practice and regulations |
Desirable
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| Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and safeguarding in schools |
Desirable
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Strong people skills with the ability to demonstrate a confident and effective rapport with all staff, being assertive where necessary |
Essential
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| Attention to detail, accuracy and great time management |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
St Michael's Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.
Please ensure that all mandatory fields are completed otherwise you will not be able to progress with your application, and any changes may be lost.
St Michael's Prep School
Otford Court
Row Dow
Otford
Kent
TN14 5RY
HR Department
recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch....