Finance Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Maldon; Presencial; GBP 9700 - 12.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Electric Vehicle Scheme

CPD opportunities and Internal Promote

Gym membership up to 25%

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing services

Descripción de la vacante

Plume Academy in Maldon is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a small yet busy Finance Department and support the Finance Manager in administrative tasks. This role provides a practical path toward an AAT qualification in a supportive academy setting.

The post is 18 hours per week across 39 weeks (term time plus inset days), with typical hours Wed–Fri 9am–3pm and some flexibility. The salary is £10,729.89 per annum pro-rata, aligned with the Academy Support Staff Pay Scale.

Formación

• Minimum level qualifications including level 2 in Mathematics and English (C/4 GCSE or equivalent).
• Original copies to be seen at interview.

Responsabilidades

• Support Finance Manager with administrative duties in the Finance Office.
• Assist with various administrative tasks within the Finance Department.

Conocimientos

Numerical aptitude

Educación

GCSE Maths & English (minimum C/4)

Descripción del empleo

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, including level 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE or equivalent. Original copies will need to be seen at interview stage.

Further details about the role

Do you enjoy working with numbers we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to work as a Finance Assistant (commence ASAP) within in a small but busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to launch their career in Finance or looking to support their AAT qualification training, in a practical setting.

This role will join our Finance Department to support the Finance Manager to assist with various administrative duties within the Finance Office. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong administrative department, in our highly successful academy, which holds good Ofsted status.

The Department has a strong team-working ethos, is very supportive and excellent schemes of work for all courses are in place. There is also an excellent academy wide support and development programme for all new staff.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, including level 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE or equivalent. Original copies will need to be seen at interview stage.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

The main duties and responsibilities of the postholder will be in accordance with the Finance Assistant job description and training will be provided.

Wider Contribution

Full time support staff may also have opportunities to contribute to the extra-curricular programme. This is very wide ranging and can often enable staff to contribute particular skills and interests where they meet academy needs. Applicants should indicate if they have particular interests, and this would be discussed at the time of interview.

Remuneration and Working Time

The hours of work required for the role are 18 hours per week, (39 weeks - term time plus inset days). Ideally, Wednesday - Friday 9am - 3pm, however, there may be some flexibility on start and end times.

The annual salary for this post will be in accordance with the Academy Support Staff Pay Scale, Band 2, Points 11-16, and the actual starting salary is £10,729.89 per annum pro-rata, equivalent of Points 11, including an allowance for holiday pay. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year.

What the school offers its staff

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Up to 25% Gym Membership
• Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
• Access to Workplace Health Champions
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

We can offer you:

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Up to 25% Gym Membership
• Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
• Access to Workplace Health Champions
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.