Senior Finance Officer | The Alpha Academies Trust | SCH-AIAT-00193

The Role

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: As Soon as Possible: Senior Finance Officer | Whole Year, Level 7, 37 hours per week, Actual Salary £30,060 to £32,654 or Term Time plus 2 weeks, Actual Salary £27,602 to £29,984

The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Finance Officer/

Assistant Management Accountant to work in our busy Central Team. The role will be based predominately at Discovery Academy, with the expectation that they will work at the other sites within the Trust.

Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent finance, administrative and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. The successful applicant must be flexible and show initiative with an excellent understanding of processing financial information and be AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of PS Financials is desirable but not essential as 

training will be given. The successful applicant will:  

• Provide support to the Central Team with purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.  

• Manage the purchase ledger and monthly bacs runs.

• Contribute towards month end and year end procedures.  

• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.

• Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the Alpha Central Finance Service. 

• Work within established procedures and guidelines and prioritise their day-to-day work.  

• Study support for ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA may be available for the right candidate.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. We recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority. We are committed to working with other stakeholders to create a joined-up momentum, with the ambition of bringing about transformational change.

Our values are Ambition • Respect • Resilience

Why Alpha?

Our Trust is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. 

We help over 4000 pupils develop and grow into very special individuals. Our staff thrive in doing this and as a result, fulfil their own immense sense of purpose. Joining us, will in turn mean that you can support those pupils as well as our staff in being the best that they can be. You will be a part of their success.

We care about our people and feel that we can achieve the greatest impact through a research led culture.

We believe that mutual Respect should serve as the foundation of our organisation. This supports collaboration and as a result our people are creative, confident, and work as one. Our staff identify the approaches that have the greatest impact on children and support the well-being and workload of all our staff.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. 

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button located at the top of this page, directing you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. 

If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.  

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

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