Assistant Finance Manager
Co-op Academy Swinton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6JU9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 July 2024 at 8am
Date listed
3 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, All year round
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade J - SCP 23 to 28 (£32,076 to £36,648)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Minimum Level 3 AAT Qualified
Experience
Previous experience of working in finance
An understanding of finance procedures
Working in a school (Desirable)
Skills, Ability, Knowledge
Good communication skills
Good numeric skills
Solid computer and organisational skills including Excel and Google sheets
Personal Qualities
Flexible approach to working times whilst remaining punctual and reliable
Willingness to learn and develop new skills and attend training where needed
Good Telephone Manner
Motivation to work with children and young people
Able to work under pressure and a determination to succeed
Confident
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, British Values and the Ways of Being Co-op.
What the school offers its staff
An excellent career and professional development offer is also at the heart of the academy’s commitment to you. In addition you will have the opportunity to link with other Co-operative Academies across the North West. Our core co-operative values define us. Every member of staff in our academy follows our ‘Ways of Being’;
Do what matters most | Be yourself, always | Show you care | Succeed together
Benefits include:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounts on various Co-op branded products
Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work, phone and broadband
Co-operative credit union
Colleague assistance
Discounted gym membership and leisure activities
Season ticket and rental deposit loans
Further details about the role
We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to provide accurate, efficient and effective support to the Finance Manager for the development and operation of the finance function of the Academy.
As the Assistant Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Finance Manager on the administration of the finance and accounting function for the Academy, ensuring that all Company and Statutory policies and procedures are observed.
You will assist the Finance Manager in all stages leading to the preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and analysis to the Trust. You will also be responsible for the inputting and review of Payroll information.
The successful candidate will be AAT qualified to a minimum of Level 3, experience in an education setting is advantageous but not essential. You will have a keen eye for detail, producing accurate work in an efficient manner. The ability to work well under pressure and meet multiple deadlines will be a strength of yours. Your excellent interpersonal skills will mean you can build strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Co-op Academy Swinton
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1007 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Co-op Academy Swinton website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- danielle.walsh@coopacademies.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01617946215
Arranging a visit to Co-op Academy Swinton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email danielle.walsh@coopacademies.co.uk.
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