Academy Accounts & Administration Coordinator

SAMpeople; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academy Swinton is seeking a friendly, organised Academy Accounts Administrator to join our on-site team. You will ensure the smooth transition of on-site activities to deliver day-to-day financial administrative procedures and also provide vital administrative support to the academy’s daily operations in a busy environment.

The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and possess excellent communication skills to work effectively with staff, students and parents in a welcoming school

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration within an education setting is preferred.
• Good communication—written and verbal—and a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site financial administrative procedures for daily operations.
• Provide administrative support to the academy team and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in financial reporting as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

A-levels in maths/accounting

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

At Co-op Academy Swinton, we are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment where students and colleagues can thrive. Our office team plays a key role in creating a warm, welcoming, and efficient atmosphere for everyone who works at our academy. We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Academy Accounts Administrator to join our team.

As the Academy Accounts Administrator, you will ensure the smooth transition of on site activities to deliver day to day financial administrative procedures . You will also provide vital administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the academy's daily operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual who enjoys working in a busy, dynamic environment.

We are seeking a warm, approachable, and organised individual who can manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment.

Why us?

We are proud to be part of the Co-op Academies Trust and work closely with all academies to achieve the shared goals, values and ways of being. The ‘Ways of Being’ are embedded in all that we do within the academy and the community. We have very high expectations of our staff and students and have a culture built upon trust and respect. Be part of a supportive and dynamic team in a school that values every member of staff . A welcoming and friendly work environment with a positive school culture. The chance to contribute to the smooth operation of the academy and play an integral role in support students, colleagues, and parents.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and 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 amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

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