Finance Assistant

Plume School; North Fambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-work Scheme

ElectricVehicle Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

Freestaff car park

EssexWorking Well Wellbeing Service

Job summary

Plume School is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join our Finance Department. The role supports the Finance Manager with a range of administrative duties within a busy office, with training provided and opportunities to progress through the academy’s development programmes.

The position is 18 hours per week (39 weeks term-time plus inset days), ideally Wed–Fri 9am–3pm, with some flexibility. DBS checks and UK work eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum level of qualifications including level 2 in Mathematics and English at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with administrative duties in the Finance Office.
• Join the Finance Department to assist with various administrative tasks and training will be provided.

Education

GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent

GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent

Job description

Working pattern

Part 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.

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thesuccessful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, includinglevel 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE orequivalent. Original copies will need tobe seen at interview stage.

What the school offers its staff

• Ahighly supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunitiesfor Financial training, development and accreditation.
• Cycle-to-workScheme
• ElectricVehicle Scheme
• 24/7Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, informationand advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• CPDopportunities and Internal Promotion
• Freestaff car park
• EssexWorking Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Doyou enjoy working with numbers we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic personto work as a Finance Assistant (commence ASAP) within in a small but busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for someonewanting to launch their career in Finance or looking to support their AATqualification training, in a practical setting.

Thisrole will join our Finance Department to support the Finance Manager to assistwith various administrative duties within the Finance Office. The post offersan excellent opportunity to work in a strong administrative department, in ourhighly successful academy, which holds good Ofsted status.

The Departmenthas a strong team-working ethos, is very supportive and excellent schemes ofwork for all courses are in place. There is also an excellent academy widesupport and development programme for all new staff.

Personal Qualities

Thesuccessful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, includinglevel 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE orequivalent. Original copies will need tobe seen at interview stage.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

Themain duties and responsibilities of the postholder will be in accordance withthe Finance Assistant job description and training will be provided.

Wider Contribution

Fulltime support staff may also have opportunities to contribute to theextra-curricular programme. This is verywide ranging and can often enable staff to contribute particular skills andinterests where they meet academy needs.Applicants should indicate if they have particular interests, and thiswould be discussed at the time of interview.

Remuneration and Working Time

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

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Theannual salary for this post will be in accordance with the Academy SupportStaff Pay Scale, Band 2, Points 11–16, and the actual starting salary is £10,729.89per annum pro-rata, equivalent of Points 11, including an allowance for holidaypay. Salaries arereviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April eachyear.

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.

The Plume School converted to become an academy school in January 2012.

The last full inspection took place in November 2023 and the school was judged to be good across all areas. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy. Please see the academy website for more information.

The academy is a larger-than-average secondary school with a sixth form.

The vast majority of pupils are White British.

The proportions of pupils who speak English as an additional language or who are from ethnic minorities are both well below the national average.

The proportion of students eligible for the pupil premium is broadly average, as is the proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, although for those with an education, health and care plan the proportion is slightly above the national average.

The school meets the government’s current floor standards for pupils’ achievement in English and mathematics at the end of key stage 4.

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