Finance assistant
St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust, Bury, BL9 5BN7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,711 - £30,060
Pay scale
- Grade 5 SP12-SP17
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking to employ two finance assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust
We are looking for two experienced finance assistants, who can work with the trust finance business partners and the head of finance business partners with the smooth running of the Central finance function, ensuring that all financial data is processed correctly and accurately.
They will also assist the schools in the trust with finance support and advice, remotely from the head office and in the schools themselves, when needed.
The finance assistants must be highly motivated and organised individuals, who will be able to work well under pressure and to be able to complete basic and complex financial tasks accurately and promptly.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Has finance assistant and purchase ledger experience
- Must have a good level of Microsoft office knowledge, particularly excel skills – data analysis / pivot tables for example
- Be highly organised, with the ability to manage several email inboxes
- Has experience of PSF financials
- Ideally has experience of working in an education setting, with an understanding of funding within education
- Has a flexible approach to work – to be willing to pick up new tasks as and when required
- Follows financial processes and policies
- Have experience of supporting colleagues during the financial year end audit
- Have the skills and experience to complete financial reconciliations
- Ideally be a part qualified accountant (AAT, CIMA, ACCA), or have a willingness to work towards
- Must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
What the school offers its staff
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
- Free onsite parking.
- Free onsite gym.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Convenient location in Bury town centre.
- A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.
Applying for the job
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CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
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About St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, and ensure we are making lives better for our communities, our children and young people and all of our stakeholders. We model our work on the example of service set by St Teresa.
We are part of the Diocese of Salford and our schools span the local areas of Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Wigan. Our Trust began in 2017, and we currently comprise six schools, four primary and two secondary. Over the coming months and years, we anticipate more Catholic schools to join us on our journey.
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