Finance Assistant
Ref: SCH-ET-0029Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.140 Pay Grade: Grade 4 (points 8 - 14)The Role
The post holder will undertake responsibilities as a member of the Central Trust Team to provide efficient and effective financial support required to meet the Trust’s core financial responsibilities.
As a growing Trust, we are seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Equals Trust central team to support our Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in the efficient and effective delivery of the Trust’s financial aims and objectives and ensure compliance with the Trust Finance Policy & Procedures and the ESFA Financial Handbook.
As the Finance Assistant, your main duties will be:
o invoice processing for centrally paid items and funding.
o Set up and maintain supplier accounts and details on the finance system.
o Prepare supplier payments and reconciliation of the central Trust bank account on a weekly basis.
o Ensuring data is accurately transferred between systems in a timely manner.
o Assisting with the monthly payroll reconciliation and processing.
You will be part of and contribute towards a strong team ethic to support school leaders, the executive team, the CEO and directors to ensure that the Equals Trust ethos and strategic aims and objectives are promoted.
Equals Trust was founded in September 2016 with the aim of allowing member schools to maintain their ethos and unique identities within a tight local network. There is strong, mutual accountability, shared support services and a strong collaborative approach to staff development and school improvement. For more information about Equals Trust please visit our web site: www.equalstrust.org
Equals Trust can offer the opportunity to be part of the Central Team of an exciting and growing Multi-Academy Trust, continuing professional development and flexible working. This is a role which will have the opportunity to grow and develop as more schools join the trust. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Willimsky (CFO) on 0115 9143211 ext 206 or chris.willimsky@equalstrust.org.
Equals Trust is committed to providing a safe environment and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory relevant safer recruitment and DBS checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be aware that online searches will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.
Benefits
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| Additional benefits | Local Government Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years-service) plus 8 bank holidays, flexible hours, hybrid working and an employee assistance programme. |
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Safeguarding Information
Equals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Trust Safeguarding Policy which outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees, volunteers and others working in and visiting our schools.
It is a condition of employment that you undertake any relevant safeguarding training as required and that you report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible.
Equals Trust Central Team
Nottingham Road
Keyworth
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG12 5FB
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