Grade CD - point 3-6

37 hours per week

Term Time only + 1 week (including training days)

The STAR Multi Academy Trust is at an exciting stage in its development and the Finance Team is  looking to recruit a Financial Administrator. We are thrilled to be looking to recruit external talent to play a key role in providing financial support to the Central Team.  The key place of work will be Rose Cottage where we have a central base but this role could include some movement between schools and sited dependant on the need of the team.

The Financial Assistant role is to provide effective administration and financial support services to  schools, including some financial reporting and input. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position involves a broad spectrum of responsibilities and requires a wide range of  knowledge and experience. You would support the Central Team in all financial aspects including  processing orders for goods and services, inputting payments and receipts to MAT accounts, bank  processing, journal vouchers and report generation. The successful candidate will also assist the  Finance Manager with financial transactions such as income adjustments, internal adjustments, trip  income/expenditure, accruals/prepayments and error suspense, in accordance with MAT procedures  and timescales. 

The successful applicant will require high attention to detail. Apprentice programmes are available and full training will be provided.  For a full list of all key responsibilities and requirements, please read the attached job description and  person specification.  

We offer a range of extensive opportunities, incentives and benefits to staff including:

• Access to STAR MAT’s employee benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out and so much more…
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for a range of free and confidential advice with a range of support materials available
• Continuous training and development opportunities

As part of the STAR Multi Academy Trust we pride ourselves on the work that we do supporting young people and welcome all applications.

The STARMAT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.