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.
BHCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks in line with Government safer recruitment guidelines.