Accounts Payable Clerk

Xavier Catholic Education Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Multi Academy Trust as an Accounts Payable Clerk. This part-time role involves processing financial transactions and building relationships within the educational community. Ideal candidates will have a financial background and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing financial transactions.
• Ability to build strong relationships with team members and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective processing of financial transactions for schools.
• Work under the direction of the Central Finance Manager.

Skills

Financial background

Relationship building

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk – Xavier Catholic Education Trust

Salary: Based on XCET Salary Grade PS 5 (FTE £26,777 - £28,686)

Hours: Part-time, flexible. To be discussed at interview,42 weeks per year.

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established, forward thinking and dynamic Multi Academy Trust. Xavier Catholic Education Trust are seeking a unique individual to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have a financial background and a passion for education, building strong relationships with team members and colleagues in partner schools and external agencies.

The Accounts Payable Clerk will work under the direction of the Central Finance Manager to provide effective and efficient processing of financial transactions for a cluster of schools.

Xavier Catholic Education Trust

The Xavier Catholic Education Trust (XCET) is a Surrey based, Catholic Trust currently made up of three secondary schools and Sixteen primary schools. The Xavier Catholic Education Trust is a dynamic, highly effective trust of successful schools providing the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos.

We support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential.

The Xavier Catholic Education Trust also leads the Teach SouthEast partnership and is a Teaching School Hub.

Our mission is to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all the children in our schools. We follow the example and teachings of Christ and everything we do will be inspired by gospel values. We strive for excellence in all areas of our work and cherish every child in our care.

The Central team supports the schools across a wide spectrum of areas including Finance, HR, Estates, communication, Teaching & Learning and support for children with additional needs. The team are based at Salesian School in Chertsey and travel to the individual schools on a regular basis.

Should you require any further information, or would like to discuss the role further, please feel free to call Ceri Murray at the Xavier head office. Thank you.

Applications by application form only, no CVs.

Closing Date: 12pm on Wednesday 21st May 2025

Interviews: w/c 2nd June 2025. Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.