Finance Officer

Location

Barnet, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Monday to Friday • 8am to 4pm • 52 weeks per year

King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas.

We are looking for a Finance Officer to work within our Bursary. The Bursary at King Alfred School comprises a small team of staff who manage the financial and administrative activities of the school. Each member of the team has their own expertise but are all expected to support each other and where necessary, step in for each other, to enable the smooth running of the Bursary.

As part of the role, the Finance Officer will liaise with the administrative and teaching staff throughout the school.

We have excellent benefits which include:

• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Free lunch
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme
• Use of School gym facilities
• Staff CPD
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working can be considered

It is essential that applicants:

• Are part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Have experience in purchase ledger and bank reconciliation.
• Have excellent IT skills, especially in Excel.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Are knowledgeable regarding accounting and administration systems, as well as management reporting.

To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form - .

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 17 March 2024

We reserve the right to close the deadline early if we have sufficient applications.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

To read more about King Alfred’s diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.

All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and conviction can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.

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£34k - £37k per annum