Finance Assistant

Salary: £26,000 – £29,389 per year

FINANCE ASSISTANT

Permanent. Immediate. All Year Round. Full Time.
(please note there will be an opportunity to discuss the working pattern during the recruitment process)

Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire this is an exciting opportunity for someone with financial experience to support the Business Manager. As our Finance Assistant you’ll

* Assist in efficiently processing orders, invoices, deliveries, income, petty cash, chase debtors and undertake other finance administration, as directed by the Business Manager.

* Assist in liaising with the payroll provider and undertake administration, as directed by the Business Manager.

It is essential that you have a good level of numeracy & literacy (GCSE English & Maths) and possess good ICT skills.
You’ll be able to demonstrate experience of both cash handling and have knowledge of financial regulations. Experience of a computerised finance system and working in an education establishment is desirable.
If you have excellent organisational skills, good communication skills both verbal and written, have the ability to set and maintain high standards and initiate and adapt to change we would like to hear from you.
Commitment to own personal and professional development, including maintaining an up to date awareness of developments of all aspects of the role is also essential.
For further detailed information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

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-six 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.

To Apply: click the apply button and complete an application form.

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.

What we offer:

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

* Employee benefits such as retail discounts, reduced gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more

* Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

* Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership

* 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

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.
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, and the Ways of Being Co-op.