Job Title: Apprentice Finance Assistant
Location: Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Waterlooville, Hampshire
Salary: Support Staff Grade A1 £22,183 (no AAT qualifications or if you are working towards a level 2) – B1 £33,737 (level 2 qualified and working towards a level 3)
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Oaklands is a Catholic Academy taking in boys and girls from 11 -18, which has been established by the Diocese of Portsmouth for the education of Catholic children who live within the designated parish catchment area allocated to the school. In addition, Oaklands also takes in a number of children from other Christian denominations whose parents have specifically requested a Catholic education at the school, provided that they satisfy the criteria laid down in the Governors’ Admissions Policy.
About the Role:
The Trustees of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Finance Assistant to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. The position is a pivotal part of the administration of the finances and other resources provided to support the Finance Team. The role will require the successful candidate to liaise with the Teachers and Heads of Department as well as other members of the support staff. The Trustees are looking for someone who will be highly organised and possess good Interpersonal skills.
We would like to hear from applicants looking to achieve AAT level 2 Certificate in Accounting or AAT level 3 Diploma in Accounting or equivalent. Initial temporary contract with opportunity for permanent ongoing employment and further progression through AAT levels.
Key Aspects of the Role:
- Administration/Finance
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Systems
- School Policies and Regulations
Personal Specification:
Essential:
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Sound administrator with attention to detail
- Articulate, literate and numerate
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Organisational ability and able to manage time to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Appreciation of the issues working around young people and prepared to train to gain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of children and young people.
- Ability to support the school ethos
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Use of initiative
- Sense of humour
- Confidence and assertiveness
- Tidy and organised approach with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Ability to forge and maintain good relationships with members of staff, students
- Takes pride in work and has high expectations of self and others
- Willingness to participate fully in the life of the school
- Willingness to work overtime if required
Desirable:
- A level education or beyond
- Previous experience of working in a similar role
- Previous experience of working with school SIMS system, PS Financials and Tucasi
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word. Publisher and Excel
- Experience of working with a range of financial software programmes, MIS and Microsoft applications
Closing Date: Sunday 14th January, 5pm 2024
Interview Date: During W/C 15th January 2024
If you’re interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and follow the link to complete your application including all relevant application forms on our website.
Please note that incomplete applications/CVs will not be accepted.
Please attach the application form together with the consent to obtain references form too
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Accounting, Numeracy, Maths, Analytics, Accounts, Finance, Purchase Orders, Expenses, Currency, Reconciliations, Banking, Payroll, Credit Control, Fixed Assets, Statutory Accounts, Auditing, Budgets, Statements, Figures, Liabilities, Assets, Cash Flows, Balance Sheets, SAGE, Excel, Outlook, MS Office, Spreadsheets and AAT may also be considered for this role.
