Finance Administrator
The Good Shepherd Trust, Guildford, GU1 1JYThis job expired on 28 August 2024 – see similar jobs
Closing date
28 August 2024 at 2pm
Date listed
1 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,383.00 - £26,426.00 Annually (FTE) Full time - 36 hours per week
Finance Administrator job summary
Duties and responsibilities
Managing the Finance team mailbox
- Processing vendor payments
Coding vendor invoices and processing to a high volume daily
Dealing with any invoice queries that are raised
Process expense claim and payments
Liaising with staff, suppliers, auditors and other stakeholders as necessary
Assisting with month end close processes
Person specification
Self-starter with the capability of working independently and as part of a small team
Attention to detail and ability to self-review work
Ability to understand and follow processes and sense check information provided
Proactive and works on own initiative
Strong communication skills
Good knowledge and ability with Microsoft Excel
Flexibility
This role is based centrally in our Trust office in Guildford. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which may include start/finish/break times to facilitate work and home balance. If you have a preference, please indicate this in your application.
The Trust’s vision is for all schools to be highly successful, inspirational and to enhance the life opportunities for every child they serve. Our schools are places that are safe, where pupils reach their full potential, where positive memories are made and where children, parents, staff and the community take pride in their school.
All our schools are unique and we are committed to celebrating the local context of each school and capitalising upon their strengths to the benefit of the wider Trust.
The quality and commitment of our people is at the heart of all we achieve. We aim to be an employer of choice. We acknowledge that high expectations raise aspirations of our pupils and communities, and professional development of our staff and school leaders is central to achieving this goal.
The GST is a multi-academy trust serving 23 schools within the Diocese of Guildford across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated to the Church of England and others who are not. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network: we know that schools are better when they work together sharing common values and goals. Opportunities for staff development are a key priority for us - as a member of support staff, as a teacher, as a head teacher or as a local committee member you will have access to wide and varied professional development.
We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation – which is key to our commitment “to be better, together, to ensure an ambitious education for every child in every school every day”. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are always open to discussing flexible working options.
Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS clearance (Disclosure and Barring Service), satisfactory references and qualification checks.
About The Good Shepherd Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Welcome from the CEO - Paul Kennedy
A very warm welcome to the Good Shepherd Trust (GST) and thank you for taking the time to visit our website. I joined the GST as CEO in February 2020 having spent over twenty-five years in education as a teacher, leader, headteacher and trust CEO. This is an exciting time for the GST as we further develop and strengthen our network of schools.
The GST is a multi-academy trust serving 18 schools within the Diocese of Guildford across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated to the Church of England and others who are not. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network: we know that schools are better when they work together sharing common values and goals. Opportunities for staff development are a key priority for us - as a member of support staff, as a teacher, as a head teacher or as a local committee member you will have access to wide and varied professional development.
But at the heart of what we do are the children and young people within our schools. GST schools are first and foremost highly inclusive settings where we strive to see each child flourish and grow, transforming lives and offering breadth and richness in each school’s individual curriculum. We also seek to fulfil the Church of England’s vision for education providing schools for the entire community we serve, for people of all faiths and none.
Our mission is drawn from the words of Jesus in John’s Gospel – ‘I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.’ It is in this context that Jesus reveals to us the wonderful image of himself, The Good Shepherd who shows us how to live, to love and serve others whilst we experience the richness of life in its fullness.
Whether you are a parent, teacher, leader or prospective member of a local committee or a Trustee, please get in touch if you would like to know more about the GST.
With best wishes,
Paul Kennedy
Chief Executive Officer
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