Senior Finance Administrator
Term Time + 5 Training Days + 2 weeks, Permanent
37 hours per week
LEVEL 4AS points 14 – 19, £28,624 – £31,067 pa (gross FTE)
Actual salary based on hours and weeks worked - £26,348 - £28,597 pa
BILTT is a Multi Academy Trust of specialist provisions, currently including Greys Education Centre, St John’s Special School and Grange Academy. BILTT is building the new Free School in Kempston which will provide education and a range of services for students and families. This is an exciting time to join us and be part of our growth.
A proactive, highly efficient and experienced finance professional is required to join our established, friendly Finance Team at Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT). Ideally candidates will be qualified however, support will be given to a successful candidate currently studying for their qualifications.
Experience in a school setting is preferable but not essential. This post would suit an experienced Finance Assistant who wants to make the next move on their career path. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and other finance staff to support the Trust’s member academies in all financial support functions.
You will provide high quality financial processing support service to academies within the Trust and contribute effectively to the Finance Team. All academies in the Trust are closely located to one another which lends itself to many opportunities to work closely and collaboratively.
We encourage interested candidates to get in touch for an informal chat by contacting Paula Burgess, Director of Finance and Operations – paula.burgess@biltt.org
This is a term time + 5 training days + 2 weeks, permanent post for 37 hours a week, to start as soon as possible. The additional 2 weeks will be worked during school holidays to ensure the efficient running of the finance function of the Trust.
What we can offer you: • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme; • A commitment to staff wellbeing; • A specialist, determined, committed and friendly staff team; • A thorough induction programme
The closing date for all applications is 9.00 am on Monday, 6th January 2025. We may review applications on receipt and suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. We reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Interviews date to be confirmed.
Application form and full Job Description can be obtained via www.mynewterm.com
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, right to work check, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and we will ask job applicants to declare convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview to assess their suitability to work with children. In addition, online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment
Joanne Fossey
01234 745070
joanne.fossey@biltt.org