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Finance Assistant

More than one location, Mercia Learning Trust

This job expired on 12 June 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 June 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 May 2022

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 to 30 hours per week, 39 to 42 weeks per year depending on candidates preference
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 (£20,444 to £22,571 FTE)

Finance Assistant job summary

Post: Finance Assistant Contract Type: 25/30 Hours, 39/42 Weeks (to be agreed with the successful candidate) 42 weeks per year is term time plus 15 days in school holidays Contract Term: Permanent Salary: Grade 4 (£20,444 to £22,571 FTE) The Mercia Finance Team aims to deliver outstanding finance services to all Trust schools. The current team is expanding and we are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic individual with good finance knowledge and strong communication skills. You will be joining an existing team of 7 staff that has a strong team ethic. The team is led by the Finance Manager and has well-established financial systems and procedures that are generic across the Trust. We are a centralised team who work remotely from a number of locations so the successful candidate will need to be flexible as to which school they could be based in. Whilst our finance offices are located in schools, we deal exclusively with finance for the trust so you will not be involved in any other aspect of day to day school life, with students or parents/carers. School experience is not essential as full training will be given, however, it is essential that applicants have experience of working in a financial environment with qualities and evidence linked to the job description. Initially the priority for the role will be data input but there is potential for the role to grow and develop. We are audited annually by external accountants and you will therefore need to have excellent attention to detail and will be able to process high volumes of transactions accurately. The successful applicant will: • Have experience of maintaining financial information systems • Have excellent communication skills • Have strong IT skills in Microsoft packages and financial software • Be able to problem solve • Have the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment If you are interested in this role and require further information please contact Mel Balfour, Finance Manager on 0114 255 7331 extension #605 or 07932 574898 for an informal discussion about the post. If you wish to apply for this role, please submit a Mercia Learning Trust Application to recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk. Please note we do NOT accept CV’s or Sheffield City Council Application Forms. Closing date for applications is Sunday 12 June 2022

Commitment to safeguarding

Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted, your suitability to work with children will be explored, and this will include disclosing convictions. The information you disclose may be discussed with you during the interview.

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About the schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Mercia Learning Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mercia-learning-trust

Mercia Learning Trust is a 2-19 high performing multi-academy trust of schools in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

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