Trust Finance Officer – Full time, All Year Round or 4 days per week,
Barton Court Academy Trust, Canterbury, CT1 1PHThis job expired on 15 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
1 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time or 4 days per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- BCAT 7 (£26,515 - £28,850)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Post
An experienced and professional Finance Officer is sought for this role in our centralised team, working across our Trust. The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the CFO in managing the day-to-day operations within the Finance Team and managing the duties undertaken by the Finance Assistant. The finance function is centralised, providing payroll and finance services to the three schools it serves.
The role is varied and requires someone who can manage their workload and the workload of the team effectively. They are responsible for ensuring that they and the team completes tasks accurately and within the deadlines set in order that the CFO can produce the monthly monitoring reports
The job role includes: bank reconciliations, VAT returns, daily and month end tasks, procurement and the Sixth Form Bursary. Candidates should have excellent communication and customer service skills; excellent organisation skills with an ability to use their initiative; excellent ICT skills and a high level of professionalism and ability to recognise and maintain confidentiality.
Experience of working within a school and PS Financials is desirable. AAT qualifications are desirable. Training will be provided and opportunities for professional examinations such as AAT are supported and encouraged.
If you have the enthusiasm and determination to deliver a first-class Finance service and be part of progressive Trust, then we would like to hear from you.
For further details, please download the Job description and other candidate information. If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact the CFO, Natalie Coles viancoles@bartoncourt.org
Closing date: Friday 15 November 2024 @ 9am
Interviews: w/c Monday 18 November 2024
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
How To Apply
Applications for this post should be made online only using the School’s application form. Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s. Visit the website and click on Recruitment for more information. Please email your application to recruitment@bartoncourt.org.
Barton Court Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.
In line with the latest KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.
A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.
What the school offers its staff
THE TRUST
Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.
It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023 and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and as the school grows now has Y7, 8 and 9 from September 2024.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. All posts will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
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About Barton Court Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@bartoncourt.org
Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.
It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16yrs mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023.
The Trust is also opened Barton Manor Free School, an 11 – 18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury on the former Chaucer School site in September 2022 to Year 7.
Barton Court Grammar School is an Advanced Thinking School and a National Support School (NSS) and the Trust’s Executive Headteacher a National Leader of Education (NLE).
We are a small Trust at the beginning of a very exciting journey, with a talented team of Governors, Senior Leadership, teachers and support staff all determined to provide the highest quality of educational provision to all children across the Trust.
We believe schools are stronger when they work together and have a common purpose to provide the highest standards in teaching and pupil outcomes. We promote an individual identity for each of our schools so that they continue to respond to the needs of their pupils, their families and the wider community they serve.
We work together to “improve the life chances” of all our children and young people working together through strong partnerships between staff, students, parents and Governors that share our core values of excellence and equity
Arranging a visit to Barton Court Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bartoncourt.org.
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