Finance Assistant, based at Hadrian Learning Trust, Hexham

Permanent Contract

Support Staff contract, Band 3.

30 hours per week - working hours 8:00 - 4.00.

4 days per week term time plus 5

£25,583 - £25,989FTE

Start Date – As soon as possible

We are looking to recruit an ambitious and motivated individual to provide efficient and effective financial and administrative support to assist staff across the Trust and ensure accurate and secure day-to-day financial management. You must understand how to work effectively in a busy environment, enjoy working as part of a team but be willing to use your own initiative, remain calm under pressure and have the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Some experience of maintaining and operating financial and administrative systems is preferred.

The successful candidate will be supported to study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) suite of qualifications through on the job training. Initially this will be the Level 2 qualification and there are progression opportunities to Levels 3 and 4 for the right candidate.

 You will access a supportive induction and training package. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

We are a large and flourishing high school set in the historical market town of Hexham and are co-located with Hexham Middle School as part of Hadrian Learning Trust. In September 2021, we moved into brand new school buildings with state-of-the-art learning facilities. We cherish the strong partnerships that exist between students, parents/carers, staff, and the local community making this a successful, friendly, and welcoming school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this advert at any time.

Please see the job description for more details. Please apply for the role via our website through the MyNewTerm link - https://www.qehs.net/index.php/vacancies/

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 18 May at 9.00 with interviews taking place on Friday 22 May.

If you require any further information please contact us by email: recruitment@qehs.net or via telephone 01434 610362.