Finance & Administration Assistant at Community Academies Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2024/CAT/42786

Location

Dimbleby House, Stoneydelph Primary School Crowden Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth, , B77 4LS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,404.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade E SCP 4-6

Closing Date

Midnight, 7th Jan 2025

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

16th January 2025

Interview Date(s) 16th January 2025

About this Role

The Finance & Administration Assistant ensures the Trust’s financial scheme of delegation, policies and procedures are complied with consistently and aligned to ESFA and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. In addition, the postholder assists the wider Finance Team in welcoming new schools into the Trust, inducting them into the trust’s financial processes and helping to manage all types of transactions and monthly close.

To achieve the above, the post holder may be asked to meet with colleagues at other CAT schools. The role requires commitment to undertake CAT Finance & HR system training and keep up to date with all changes to these systems and documented procedures.

With training and support the post holder will be required to follow procedure notes using their own initiative recognising complex issue and the need to escalate where appropriate.

The post holder contributes to the provision of financial management information to the Business Support Manager and Team, Trust Accountant and CFO and the preparation of accounts for audit. The post holder may also be involved in procurements to obtain best value for the Trust and its schools and will be involved in continuous improvement of new and improved financial and administration systems.

Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.

For an informal discussion or to request an application pack, please contact Karen Smith on 01827 702216

Closing date for applications is: 7th January 2025 - midnight

Interviews will take place on: 16th January 2025

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education 2022. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

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