Finance Officer

Bourne Education Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous workplace pension through LG

Ongoing training, learning and develop

Recognition policies for exceptional绩

Well-being support, including 24/7 GP

My Group benefits platform

Work-life balance, family friendly pol

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Fulham Cross Girls’ School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Finance Officer to join our team

This full-time, permanent role is 36 hours per week, with a salary of £38,748, and provides generous pension, training and wellbeing benefits.

You will ensure financial probity and support the Finance Manager with year-end documentation and audit preparations for the governing body.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial probity in all activities and support other staff to ensure that financial procedures are appropriately followed in relation to authorisation and approval
• Ensure the Bourne Education Trust Financial Management Manual is adhered to at all times
• Support the Finance Manager with the preparation of year end documentation and in readiness for audits, with reports for the governing body and any other data or reporting requirements as requested by the Finance Manager, SLT or the central BET Team

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our team at Fulham Cross Girls School.

About Fulham Cross Girls School

Fulham Cross Girls’ School encapsulates the very best in education for young women. A strong inclusive ethos means that all students, regardless of race, ability, income, or faith are welcomed to our school. We celebrate the fact that our students speak 47 languages and bring a wealth of different cultures and values to our school community. The results that we consistently achieve are life changing.

We recognise that our students’ best route into a successful, rich and interesting future is through education. Our staff are relentless in the pursuit of these goals, resulting in an exceptionally high progress score and outstanding GCSE results Yet we are as far from an exam results factory as it is possible to be.

Students work harmoniously together in lessons. Relationships between staff and students are extremely positive.

We have 4 Key Values at Fulham Cross Girls' School and these underpin the way we approach everything from Teaching and Learning to Extracurricular Activities as well as how we treat one another and those beyond the school gates. These are: Excellence, Integrity, Courage and Community.

Details

• Job title: Finance Officer
• Contract: Full time, permanent
• Hours: 36 hours per week (excluding 45 minute lunch breaks). Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (4.15 on Fridays)
• Salary: £38,748 (NJC Inner London 18)

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure financial probity in all activities and support other staff to ensure that financial procedures are appropriately followed in relation to authorisation and approval
• Ensure the Bourne Education Trust Financial Management Manual is adhered to at all times
• Support the Finance Manager with the preparation of year end documentation and in readiness for audits, with reports for the governing body and any other data or reporting requirements as requested by the Finance Manager, SLT or the central BET Team

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity