Finance Officer
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Finance Officer to provide financial support to academies within the Trust. The role is full time (37 hours pw) worked term time plus 4 weeks. It will be based at the ACT Trust office in Buckden although there may be opportunities to work from home.The successful candidate may also be required to travel to any of the Trust academies from time to time.
The successful candidate will assist the CFO in supporting, processing and preparing accounting data for each of the academies.
An accounting qualification and / or experience of Access accounting software would be desirable although not essential.
The successful candidate will:
- Be good at organising and prioritising
- Pay attention to detail and accuracy
- Have good verbal and written skills
- Show strict adherence to regulations, procedures and practices
- Have the ability to meet deadlines
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- An innovative and growing Trust
- Highly skilled and and passionate colleagues
- A commitment to professional development
- A flexible approach to working
Further details about the role
Please note that application is by Application Form and Covering Letter only. We do not accept CV's.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.