Finance Officer

The Role

The Bishop Fraser Trust

Finance Officer

Grade D SCP 6 – 11 (£25,183-£27,269)

37 hrs Per Week

All Year Round

Permanent Contract

Required ASAP

As a Trust we believe that we exist to help our children, staff and communities experience ‘Life in its Fullness’ (John 10:10).

If this strikes a chord with you, then we would love to hear from you!

Our family of schools currently consists of; one all through school, three secondary schools, one with a sixth form and one primary school. While each school holds its own unique identity, we work together collectively to achieve our mission to provide ‘Life in all its fullness’ through the highest quality education, training and outcomes for all.

Main Duties:

To provide comprehensive, customer focused financial support in accordance with the Academies Financial Handbook and the MAT’s Scheme of Financial Delegation

• To maintain the accounting systems with particular responsibility for purchase and sales ledger, adhering to all related polices and compliance measures
•  Process invoices and credit notes within agreed payment deadlines, matching to purchase orders, goods received notes and ensuring prices and coding are correct
• Liaise with staff and suppliers to resolve any invoice queries
• Prepare payment lists ensuring all invoices are checked for validity before payment is made
•  Processing payments onto the bank and issue remittance to suppliers
• Reconcile supplier statements

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is a great team player, friendly, and professional
• Is accurate and has an eye for detail
•  Enjoys working individually, as well as part of a team and is able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders (mainly staff and suppliers, but also parents and pupils)
• is courteous and approachable whilst delivering high standards of customer service whether face to face, on the phone or online.
• Is confident in liaising with a variety of staff at all levels
•  Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people
•  Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role, working to deadlines (i.e supplier payments)

In return we can offer:

• A supportive and encouraging staff team
•  A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
•  24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•  Fantastic facilities

Application information:

For more information, or for an informal chat about the role please contact Kim Swinton, the Trust Finance Manager by emailing kswinton@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.