Academy Finance Officer

Academy Finance Officer
Permanent, 37 hours per week, all year around

SCP 18 - SCP 22 £27,344 - £29,439, 37 hours per week

Location Co-op Academy Southfield and Co-op Academy Grange, Haycliffe Lane, Bradford BD5 9ET

We're looking for an enthusiastic Academy Finance Officer to support our Finance Team. The successful candidate will assist in efficiently processing orders, invoices, deliveries, income, petty cash, chase debtors and undertake other finance administration.

The successful applicant will;

● Processing of invoices, checking to Purchase Orders and goods received notes, ensuring appropriate authorisation ready for payment

● Raising of Sales Invoices from appropriate documentation, printing and checking for accuracy before distributing to debtors

● Chasing Debtor payments

● Preparation, processing and safekeeping of all Academy income (cheques and cash) for payment into the Bank

● Dealing with queries from suppliers (including statements), debtors, budget holders and other Academy staff.

● Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions

You will demonstrate;

● AAT Level 3 minimum qualification

● At least 1 years’ experience of processing payroll

● Good ICT skills (Relevant NVQ Level)

● Experience of processing payroll

● Excellent organisational skills

● Good communication skills both verbal and written

● Attention to detail

● Ability to set and maintain high standards

INTERESTED? For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Benefits:

● Co-op staff discounts and other benefits; cycle to work, Eyecare, Flu vaccine, Rental deposit scheme and Season tickets loans

● Local pension scheme

● BUPA - Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

● Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust

● Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership across Co-op Academy Grange

● A superb, school building with a flexible and creative ICT rich working environment

● Enthusiastic students who are keen to make good progress

● Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development

How to Apply:
The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its recruitment process to ensure a fair and rigorous process. To Apply please complete Application Form PART A and Application Form PART B and email them.

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 10th April 2023
Recruitment Selection date: Friday 14th April 2023

Applications must be on our application form (returned in Word or Google Doc, not pdf format), which is available along with other supporting information on our website athttps://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/

For more information about the Trust, please visitwww.coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community. It is responsible for twenty-nine academies in Leeds, Wirral, Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor

You’ll join a talented staff team and a successful partnership of schools which is committed to raising the educational ambitions of the communities it serves. As part of the Trust, we can offer successful candidates a huge variety of opportunities for development and progression across all phases.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our ‘Requires Improvement’ school (Ofsted January 2019), joining a highly motivated and forward-thinking staff team and contributing to our next level of successful development. Ofsted has judged that the school has improved after much hard work from the staff and students over the past two and a half years. Co-op Academy Grange are already working hard and looking to improve on the feedback given in the recent report.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,344.00-£29,439.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford, BD5 9ET: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/04/2023
Expected start date: 15/05/2023