Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant
Discovery Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
23 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual Salary (£28,770 to £31,364) Pay Award Pending
Pay scale
- Level 7
What skills and experience we're looking for
Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: As Soon as Possible: Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant | Whole Year, Level 7, 37 hours per week | Actual Salary £28,770 to £31,364 Pay Award Pending
The Alpha Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Finance Officer/
Assistant Management Accountant to work in our busy Central Team. The role will be based predominantly at Discovery Academy, with the expectation that they will work at the other sites within the Trust.
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. The successful applicant must be flexible and show initiative with an excellent understanding of processing financial information and be AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of PS Financials is desirable but not essential as training will be given. The successful applicant will:
• Provide support to the Central Team with purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage the purchase ledger and monthly bacs runs.
• Contribute towards month end and year end procedures.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.
• Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the Alpha Central Finance Service.
• Work within established procedures and guidelines and prioritise their day-to-day work.
• Study support for ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA may be available for the right candidate.
What the school offers its staff
Alpha Academies Trust is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.
Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.
Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged ‘Good’ following an inspection by Ofsted in January 2019. Our growth programme includes a £4.5 million additional teaching facility. The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.
Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.
Further details about the role
If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Closing Date for this Post: Monday 7th October 2024 at 9:00am
Interview Date: Friday 11th October 2024
Commitment to safeguarding
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
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About Discovery Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1446 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Discovery Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01782882100
At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that overcomes inequality and allows every student to achieve success”. As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships and support for all students. We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.
Arranging a visit to Discovery Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.
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