To provide financial and administrative support to the Senior Leadership team as a member of the school’s office support team.
£32,070 - £36,236 (FTE £34,615 - £39,112)
36 hours a week 42 weeks a year (term time plus 3 weeks)
Accountabilities:
• Ensure timely production and issue of financial reports, cash flow forecasts and returns as required
• Take responsibility for the academy’s accounting procedures, ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered
to within the academy
• Maintain finance filing systems, ensuring that records are suitable for audit purposes
• Take responsibility for and line management of the school’s finance support staff, including arranging
appropriate training and development, conducting induction, probation and performance management reviews
• Ensure goods and services are processed in compliance with current and relevant procurement legislation
• Ensure effective financial management, adherence to budget and strategic decision making
• Identify and pursue income generating activities
• Drive forward change and initiatives which promote regularity, propriety, value for money and best standards
• To maintain and implement financial records and financial controls.
• To provide support as required to the School Business Manager
• To be responsible for the efficient and effective ordering of resources and invoice payments on school/Trust based
systems
• Complete purchase requisitions and put through the levels of authorisation.
• Raise and complete all purchase orders.
• Liaise with SFET finance team regarding BACS payments.
• Monthly reconciliation of payment card
• To contribute to the achievement of the educational vision for the school
• Manage and use financial software eg PS Financials/ParentPay to input and manage nursery / extended learning
delegated budget
• Assist with any financial and administrative duties as delegated by the Headteacher
• Ensure School and Trust procedures for efficient processing and payment of invoices is followed.