Finance Administrator

Prospere Learning Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospere Learning Trust is seeking a Finance Administrator to join their central team. The successful candidate will manage core finance activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures. This permanent role offers a starting salary of £28,163 for a 35-hour work week.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid in every school

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in finance transactional activities (purchase/sales ledger).
• Experience in an education setting is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Processing Purchase Orders and inquiries about discrepancies.
• Posting invoices and managing financial records.
• Carrying out month-end processes and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Accuracy

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Administrator to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.

This is a Grade 5, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round, the starting salary is £28,163.

We’re looking for:
An experienced Finance Administrator with experience of carrying out core transactional finance activities in both purchase and sales ledger. You will need to have high proficiency in all Microsoft applications particularly excel and demonstrate a collaborative approach focused on improvement and supporting the vision, values and objectives of the Trust.

You must be able to demonstrate accuracy and precision when preparing, maintaining and monitoring financial data. You will also need to have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing activities. Previous experience working in a school or education setting would be highly desirable.

Main purpose of the job:
You will be part of the central finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer. You will be responsible for finance transactional processing in line with the Trust financial regulations and procedures, ensuring accuracy, compliance and best practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing and matching Purchase Orders, investigating any discrepancies and ensuring they are processed in line with the Trust’s financial procedures
• Posting invoices to PSF in preparation for payment and raising sales invoices, ensuring they are adequately supported and the correct VAT treatment is applied
• Carrying out month end processes in line with the Trust’s financial reporting timetable
• Reviewing the commitments report, register and Trial Balance in order to prepare the monthly accruals and prepayments adjustments for the Finance Business Partners
• To take responsibility for ensuring all of the Trust’s financial regulations and procedures are complied with
• Ensure accurate accounting records are kept for all transactions
• Attend Trust and school events as required and make a positive contribution during such events
• Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

Interviews will take place at our central Greenacres office week commencing 21st July.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

About Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We are driven by our core values:

• Inclusion - we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive education we welcome all people from our local community.
• Excellence high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
• Expertise great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
• Collaboration we believe we are stronger together.
• Reflection we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust, we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.