The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Location
Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our Central Finance Team providing efficient and effective financial support to ensure the Trust’s core financial responsibilities are met. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the day to day processes are managed in an accurate and timely manner, inputting standard information into the Trust’s financial system, PS Financials, in accordance with financial procedures.
The Finance Assistant will process purchase orders, goods received notes and invoices for equipment and materials accurately with agreed authorisation and timescales, liaising with suppliers and budget holders as necessary. They will also provide high quality financial administrative support to the Trust’s Central Finance Team under the direction of the Finance Manager.
This role is offered on either a part time, term time only or full time basis.
We would be pleased to receive applications from experienced candidates or those wishing to pursue a career in finance.
We are able to offer hybrid working for this role upon completion of relevant training.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, the South and South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
Think about their Thinking
Be their Best self
Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
What we can offer you:
The opportunity to join a growing organisation during an extremely exciting time, with the opportunity for progression as the Trust grows in size.
Excellent CPD opportunities across the Trust, wherever you are in your career.
You will be given a Trust laptop upon commencing the position.
The successful applicant will also have access to the local government pension scheme and an annual leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service.
Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our Trust
Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School,
Focus on staff wellbeing, including Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
Free parking in our staff car park
Refer a Friend scheme, where you will be financially compensated for referring friends to the Trust
Cycle to Work Scheme
Next Steps
If you are interested in joining our growing Multi-Academy Trust and developing your career, please apply today!
To apply for this position and to find out more about our Trust and Academies, please contact Simon Arnold (
[email protected] ) to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email
[email protected]
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£22.18k - £25.84k per annum
