Salary: XCET 6 £20,370 - £21,845 (FTE: £31,659 - £33,952) per annum, dependant on experience.
Hours: 25 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (Hours can be flexible for the right candidate).
Location: Based centrally in Chertsey.
Start Date: ASAP.
Xavier Catholic Education Trust (Xavier CET) is seeking to appoint a motivated and well organised Finance Officer to join our Central Finance Team.
The successful candidate will provide effective and efficient financial administration and transaction processing for a cluster of schools within the Trust, working closely with and supporting the Central Finance Managers.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with financial administration or accounts payable experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative education environment.
You will play an important role in ensuring that financial processes are accurate, timely and compliant with the Trust's financial policies, procedures and regulations, helping our schools operate effectively and efficiently.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- AAT Level 2 or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.
- Experience of working in a finance, accounts administration or purchase ledger role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with colleagues and external suppliers.
- Excellent organisational skills; managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- The ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve queries and identify appropriate solutions.
Why Join Us:
- Become part of a values-driven Trust committed to supporting its schools and delivering the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
- Work alongside dedicated and supportive professionals making a real difference in children’s lives.
- Employee Benefits Scheme.
- 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays.
Xavier Catholic Education Trust
The Xavier CET is a Surrey based, Catholic Trust currently made up of four secondary schools and nineteen primary schools. Xavier CET is a dynamic, highly effective trust of successful schools providing the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos.
We support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential.
The Xavier CET also leads the Teach SouthEast partnership and is a Teaching School Hub.
Our mission is to inspire, nurture and fulfil the calling of every person we encounter and the potential of every school we serve; growing together in faith, hope and love. We follow the example and teachings of Christ and everything we do will be inspired by gospel values. We strive for excellence in all areas of our work and cherish every child in our care.
Applications by application form only, no CVs.
Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
Interviews: TBC
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
