Finance Administrator
Ref: SCH-PLT-0049Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 30.00 Weeks per Year: 38.000 Pay Grade: N5 (£13.93 - £14.91 per hour)The Role
N5 (£13.93 - £14.91 per hour)
FTE £26,873 - £28,770 per annum
ACTUAL £15,015 - £21,434 dependent on agreed weekly hours (between 22.5 - 30 hours per week, term time + additional 3 weeks)
Prosper Learning Trust is seeking to appoint to the above permanent post to add some additional capacity to our small team. The post is due to commence on 15th April 2024. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic person who is well organised, self-confident with a high level of attention to detail.
The Trust Central Finance Team is responsible for all operational finance processing on behalf of all schools within the trust.
Main duties associated with this role are:
- To undertake the purchase ledger processing of the Trust, including sourcing suppliers, checking requisitions, raising purchase orders, matching delivery notes and processing purchase invoices ready for payment;
- To liaise with various internal and external stakeholders regarding purchase orders and invoices
- To monitor the finance email mailboxes responding to and answering any queries, and forwarding any emails where necessary.
Experience of school/academy finance operations would be desirable, but not essential. The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of purchase ledger processing
- Have experience of Microsoft Office packages (including Word and Excel)
- Have the ability to manage their time effectively, use initiative and be professional with a flexible attitude.
The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:
- A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
- Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide CPD programmes
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
- Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme
Full details can be found on https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/121/why-work-for-us
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined the Trust in April 2019, Harry Watts Academy in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to build further collaboration across the academies and grow as a multi-academy trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.
For further information please visit https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/123/vacancies
For an informal discussion about this post please contact: Nichola Shiells, Trust Finance Manager on 0191 605 3899 or by email nichola.shiells@prosperlearningtrust.co.uk
Please note:
Application Forms must be completed in full and CVs cannot be accepted.
Previous applicants need not apply
Successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Skills
| Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| Good GCSE's including English and Maths |
Essential
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| A recognised accounting qualification e.g. AAT |
Desirable
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Experience of Microsoft Office packages (including Word and Excel) |
Essential
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| Ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders, through excellent written and oral communication skills |
Essential
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| Ability to work on own initiative and to organise / prioritise own workload |
Essential
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Experience of purchase ledger processing |
Essential
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| Experience of accounting systems |
Essential
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| Experience of working within a finance department |
Essential
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| Experience of school/academy finance operations |
Desirable
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| Have an up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to safer working practice for those staff working with children and young people in an education setting |
Desirable
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| Qualifications and Training | |
| Evidence of commitment to further professional development. |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people |
Essential
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| Should indicate an acceptance of, and a commitment to, the principles of the Academy's Equal Rights policies and practices as they relate to employment issues and to the delivery of services to the trust |
Essential
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| Ability to work outside |
Essential
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| Ability to work outside normal trust hours if the need arises |
Desirable
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| A positive attitude and commitment to equality |
Essential
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| Highly motivated showing resilience and reliability |
Essential
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| A supportive and co-operative team member with a flexible approach |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Ability to maintain confidentiality |
Essential
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| Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Prosper Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for Disclosure from the DBS.
The Trust actively promotes equality of opportunity with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. The Trust selects all candidates for employment based on their skills, qualifications and experience, in comparison against the person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Online vetting checks will be carried out for candidates who are shortlisted.
Prosper Learning Trust
Drayton Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE3 3RU
Nichola Sheills
admin@prosperlearningtrus...