Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: As Soon as Possible: Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant | Whole Year, Level 7, 37 hours per week | Actual Salary £28,770 to £31,364 Pay Award Pending

The Alpha Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Finance Officer/

Assistant Management Accountant to work in our busy Central Team. The role will be based predominately at Discovery Academy, with the expectation that they will work at the other sites within the Trust.

Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent finance, administrative and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. The successful applicant must be flexible and show initiative with an excellent understanding of processing financial

information and be AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of PS Financials is desirable but not essential as

training will be given. The successful applicant will:

• Provide support to the Central Team with purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage the purchase ledger and monthly bacs runs.
• Contribute towards month end and year end procedures.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.
• Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the Alpha Central Finance Service.
• Work within established procedures and guidelines and prioritise their day-to-day work.
• Study support for ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA may be available for the right candidate.

Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

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Interview Date: To Be Confirmed