Finance Assistant

The Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our central finance team based in Sittingbourne, Kent. You will be a hardworking, friendly and organised individual who enjoys team working and a busy office environment.

Key duties include processing of orders and invoices, raising payments to suppliers, school trips, and managing email inboxes.

This is a fast-paced but rewarding role, encompassing a range of duties working with multiple stakeholders both internal and external. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with sound interpersonal skills who is able to prioritise their own workload.

Prior experience of school finance would be an advantage but is not essential as full training for the role will be provided. Training opportunities to obtain recognised qualifications via an apprenticeship route are available for the right candidate.

Working Pattern

The role is advertised at 25 hours per week, term time, plus staff development days and an additional 10 working days spread across the school holidays (41 weeks per year). However, we will consider alternative working patterns for the right candidate. Please specify any working pattern requests both in the application form and at the interview.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

How to Apply

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Abigail Stedman, Financial Controller, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Application Form to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.