Finance Assistant

Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company, Coventry, CV6 3BL

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 November 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,973.00 - £26,112.00 Annually (Actual) £25,183 - £28,624 full-time equivalent

Finance Assistant job summary

About Us:

Holy Cross Catholic MAC is a dynamic, forward-thinking multi-academy company located in Coventry and consists of two secondary schools, five primary schools and a central office team, who are dedicated to the academic and personal growth of all our students.

Role Overview:

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Finance Assistant to join our busy central office team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the MAC, processing financial transactions in line with financial regulations, and supporting the financial operations of our schools.

Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent finance, administrative and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from all faiths or no-faith background.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant must be flexible and show initiative with an excellent understanding of processing financial information. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Word and Excel.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide support to the central team and schools with purchase ordering, purchase invoicing, sales invoicing, supplier maintenance and month end/year end procedures.
• Carry out the monthly reconciliation of credit card transactions.
• Prepare journals for minor month-end adjustments.
• Support the annual internal and external audit cycle.
• Maintain the supplier database.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity.
• Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the MAC central finance service.

Qualifications and Experience:

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a similar finance role.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g. AAT) is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• A commitment to professional development and career progression
• Automatic enrolment on the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym memberships and home electronics
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• 24/7 confidential counselling and support services for all employees and their family members
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the education and lives of our students

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company website (opens in new tab)
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