£26,988.08-£28,307.61 (40 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
Grade 5 (Outer London): £30,495- £31,986 FTE + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
Summary
Do you have experience with finance management in either a professional or school capacity? Our thriving academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful individual as Finance Officer to oversee financial duties across Harris Academy Beckenham. Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include: Management of purchase ordering Management of purchase invoices and staff expenses, including raising and completing BACs Ensuring all relevant academy bank reconciliations are processed on a weekly and monthly basis Managing credit card payments Reconciling petty cash and processing Academy banking for cash and cheques Processing of bursary claims Raising of Sales and Inter-company Invoices Liaising with cost centre budget holders in respect of their monitoring and reporting procedures Managing Parent Pay system Providing finance reports in relation to peripatetic Music tuition, Curriculum consumables being sold to Students including Trips reporting via Parentpay Dealing with finance-related queries Maintaining an appropriate finance filing system Ensuring the academy's finance procedures operate in accordance with statutory guidance, Academies financial regulations and academy guidelines Reading and understanding the Academies Financial handbook and the Federation Scheme of Delegation Overseeing the contracts register at the Academy Supporting in any tendering process Working with the Federation Business Partner when contracts are due for renewal and ascertain value for money and quality of service are in line with expectations Working with Federation Business Partner and Principal in understanding priorities for expenditure and promoting effective spend of resources and ensuring value for money Assisting Finance Business Partner with internal and external audit requirement Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have: Educated to A level or equivalent Knowledge of school finance systems Knowledge of a variety of financial recording systems Knowledge of the budget setting process Understanding of the role and function of external audit At least 3 years' experience working in a finance department Experience of working within financial controls Experience of assisting with budget setting and budget management Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Applying online
We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you’ll need to have ready:
Personal information about you Details of your education and employment history Details of any qualifications and training gained A CV and/or supporting statement to upload Need any help and support?
Visit our
Help and Support
page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Summary
Do you have experience with finance management in either a professional or school capacity? Our thriving academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful individual as Finance Officer to oversee financial duties across Harris Academy Beckenham. Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include: Management of purchase ordering Management of purchase invoices and staff expenses, including raising and completing BACs Ensuring all relevant academy bank reconciliations are processed on a weekly and monthly basis Managing credit card payments Reconciling petty cash and processing Academy banking for cash and cheques Processing of bursary claims Raising of Sales and Inter-company Invoices Liaising with cost centre budget holders in respect of their monitoring and reporting procedures Managing Parent Pay system Providing finance reports in relation to peripatetic Music tuition, Curriculum consumables being sold to Students including Trips reporting via Parentpay Dealing with finance-related queries Maintaining an appropriate finance filing system Ensuring the academy's finance procedures operate in accordance with statutory guidance, Academies financial regulations and academy guidelines Reading and understanding the Academies Financial handbook and the Federation Scheme of Delegation Overseeing the contracts register at the Academy Supporting in any tendering process Working with the Federation Business Partner when contracts are due for renewal and ascertain value for money and quality of service are in line with expectations Working with Federation Business Partner and Principal in understanding priorities for expenditure and promoting effective spend of resources and ensuring value for money Assisting Finance Business Partner with internal and external audit requirement Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have: Educated to A level or equivalent Knowledge of school finance systems Knowledge of a variety of financial recording systems Knowledge of the budget setting process Understanding of the role and function of external audit At least 3 years' experience working in a finance department Experience of working within financial controls Experience of assisting with budget setting and budget management Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Applying online
We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you’ll need to have ready:
Personal information about you Details of your education and employment history Details of any qualifications and training gained A CV and/or supporting statement to upload Need any help and support?
Visit our
Help and Support
page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.
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