Assistant Schools Finance Business Partner
About the role
The Assistant Schools Finance Business Partner is a key role within our Management Accounting Team. Working as part of a supportive team, they will support the Schools Finance Business Partner and take the lead on a number of aspects of our Schools Finance functions. This post focuses on education finance and involves significant collaborative work and business partnering with other AfC colleagues as well as with colleagues working in schools across both Kingston and Richmond boroughs.
About you
The successful postholder will be proactive in building productive relationships with schools and will be supported to develop a sound knowledge of this service area. Part AAT qualified / studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT/CPFA) is desirable but applications from candidates qualified by experience are also encouraged. Experience of year end close down with schools to agreed timeframes. Experience of supporting school reviews of financial performance and taking appropriate and timely action when projections indicate that action is required. Experience of completing statutory returns, reporting and undertaking tasks to ensure that AfC are compliant with all rules and regulations. Experience of setting, monitoring and closing a service budget. About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work-life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children, click here.
Important Information
Start dates:
Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.
Equality:
We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). #J-18808-Ljbffr
About the role
The Assistant Schools Finance Business Partner is a key role within our Management Accounting Team. Working as part of a supportive team, they will support the Schools Finance Business Partner and take the lead on a number of aspects of our Schools Finance functions. This post focuses on education finance and involves significant collaborative work and business partnering with other AfC colleagues as well as with colleagues working in schools across both Kingston and Richmond boroughs.
About you
The successful postholder will be proactive in building productive relationships with schools and will be supported to develop a sound knowledge of this service area. Part AAT qualified / studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT/CPFA) is desirable but applications from candidates qualified by experience are also encouraged. Experience of year end close down with schools to agreed timeframes. Experience of supporting school reviews of financial performance and taking appropriate and timely action when projections indicate that action is required. Experience of completing statutory returns, reporting and undertaking tasks to ensure that AfC are compliant with all rules and regulations. Experience of setting, monitoring and closing a service budget. About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work-life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children, click here.
Important Information
Start dates:
Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.
Equality:
We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). #J-18808-Ljbffr
