Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Operations Lead to join its Central team based at All Saints CE Primary School, Sapcote. The Finance and Operations Lead will support the Director of Finance and Operations to deliver efficient and accurate financial operations across the Trust.

This role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations. The purpose of the role is to  deliver efficient and accurate financial operations across the Trust, ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, and effective use of finance systems. The role focuses on maintaining the integrity of financial data, managing payments, managing and responding to payroll and pensions queries, supporting payroll accuracy, and contributing to the preparation of school and Trust budgets. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Finance Operations Lead to join our highly committed, supportive IPAT Central team. The successful applicant will be:

• Experienced in a similar role
• Highly organised and able to set clear priorities in managing their workload
• Able to communicate clearly and positively with staff, parents and pupils, both in person and in written communications
• Able to work calmly under pressure
• Able to show a 'can-do' attitude and seek solutions to problems
• Able to work flexibly and creatively
• Happy, co-operative and able to work on own initiative
• A strong team player
• A person who demonstrates excellent initiative

Inspiring Primary Academy Trust (IPAT) caters for children from 4 to 11 years of age.  We are an established Trust of schools set up in June 2017 .  IPAT is an ambitious, values-led, Church of England multi-academy trust serving local communities in South and West Leicestershire. The Trust comprises 9 schools. Each of our schools has its own unique character, but all subscribe to our common aim to inspire all to flourish and succeed. The schools in our Trust are committed to providing each pupil with an entitlement to an enriching and aspirational curriculum that not only inspires but also acts as a catalyst for social mobility. Our dedication to this principle transcends all socio-economic backgrounds.  Our schools are caring, with teams of dedicated professionals committed to providing a happy, safe, well disciplined environment where all children can grow. The emphasis is on excellence, excitement and challenge.

The post is part-time permanent and offers an opportunity for hybrid working.

Added benefits: 

• Staff  Wellbeing support 
• Excellent pension contribution from employer

Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our caring Trust community!

This post will be for 14.8 hours per week/ 52 weeks per year/ Permanent.   This post is grade 10 / .23  ( £18.37 per hour)

**This  advert may be closed early **

For more information or a visit to our Trust are warmly welcomed so , please email: hradmin@ipat.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Safeguarding Statement ; Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  The Trust follow the safer recruitment guidance and references will be requested prior to interview.  Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust Website