Finance Assistant

University Schools Trust, East London, London, E14 8AQ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 4 (point 7-10) | £30,987 - £32,346

What skills and experience we're looking for

There has never been a better time to join the University Schools Trust. We work collaboratively to deliver a shared vision of inclusive, high quality and transformational education delivered by schools deeply rooted in the communities we serve.

We arelooking to recruit a Finance Assistant, reporting tothe Finance Officer/Trust Financial Controller you will be provide a high standard of financial, accounting and administrative services.

About the post:

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in operating and maintaining the financial procedures and systems of the schools. Working within the central finance team you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in ensuring robust financial accounting and ordering systems.

• Processing financial transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring VAT compliance.

• Assisting with procurement, process purchase orders, invoices, and staff expenses.

• Following up on outstanding payments and reporting as required to the Finance Manager.

• Maintaining internal control procedures and prepare information for auditors.

• Reconcile supplier statements and update the finance system accordingly.

• Manage communications with stakeholders and resolve finance-related queries.

About you:

The successful candidate for the role of Finance Assistant will have:

• GCSE English and Maths A*- C/9 - 4

• Experience of using information systems including computerised systems in an administrative environment.

• Strong administrative skills with capability in financial accounting, reporting, and record keeping.

• Knowledge of business data processing for accounting and financial information.

• Proficiency in operating computers, spreadsheet software, and accounting software.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective team collaboration.

• Sound organisation and time management skills with an attention to detail.

• Be able to adapt to changing priorities in a pressurised environment.

About us:

The University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents and wider communities whom we serve.

Established in September 2016, the UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:

• St Paul’s Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower Hamlets

• Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in Greenwich

• Cyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets

• Sir William Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets

We are a group of schools with strong, mutually impactful relationships - which is key to our success and therefore with a strong appetite for growth.

We are committed to empowering communities, improving social justice and breaking barriers for social mobility, and have a particular focus on reducing the attainment gap for those who are amongst the most disadvantaged in our society.

The UST is exceptionally aspirational for the young people it currently serves, and we are deeply committed to extending our work in order to have an even greater impact on educational outcomes for young people.

If you would like to play your part in building and delivering an outstanding service for the UST, we would very much like to hear from you.

The University Schools Trust, East London, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

Closing date: 13/03/25

Interview date: 18/03/25

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early.

We do not accept CVs alone.

What the school offers its staff

Welcome - University Schools Trust

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Finance Assistant JD.pdf - 159 KB (opens in new tab)

About University Schools Trust, East London

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: ustrecruitment@ust.london
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