Finance Administrator

37 hours per week – term-time only plus INSET days and two weeks – total of 41 weeks

Monday-Friday – Working hours to be agreed between 8am-5pm

Full-time

Responsible to: Head of Finance & Operations

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: £22,810 FTE (pro-rated) (Grade 4, Point 3)

David Nieper Academy is an academy in the town of Alfreton, Derbyshire. A brand-new school building was opened in early 2017. A key aspect of our vision is our focus on applied learning within all subject areas and across year groups. We have seen an increase in student numbers within each year group and are currently over subscribed for Year 7; we are looking to build on this year on year. This is an immensely exciting time to be joining the academy and being a key driver in enhancing the academic and social achievement of our students.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Finance Administrator with specific responsibilities in supporting the Finance Team and ensuring the sound administrative and financial operations of the academy.

The successful candidate must be able to function well as part of a team and to work under their own initiative, have excellent written and communication skills, interpersonal and IT skills along with a ‘can-do’ attitude. You will need to be highly organised and have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, showing initiative and acting proactively when required.

The Governing Body is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, so all staff appointments are subject to employment checks and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Candidates should indicate an acceptance of, and a commitment to, the Academy’s policies in relation to equality and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

Undertaking administrative and financial duties within the Administration Team of the academy. To include:

· Finance administration and support

· Supporting parents, visitors, and staff

· Clerical duties

· Reception duties

The responsibilities relate to:

a) Undertaking financial transactions for the Academy Accounts

· To undertake financial tasks in accordance with agreed policies, appropriate legislation, and financial regulations

· To manage and coordinate our external lettings

· To operate the academy financial systems in a secure manner, including processing and review of orders, deliveries, and invoices

· Assist in the preparation of month end reports

· Assist in preparation of records for audit purposes and year end

· Assist in the reconciliation and production of finance information as required by the Head of Finance & Operations, Trustees and statutory bodies

· Liaise with suppliers regarding payments for suppliers and services

· Maintain records in respect of externally funded initiatives

· To guide colleagues in relation to best value practice and efficient use of public monies

b) Undertaking administration tasks:

· General administration work in a busy school office including reception cover

· To operate office equipment eg. computers, photocopiers

· Contribute to the team working of the office by supporting colleagues across the academy

· Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy

· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and GDPR, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

· Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

c) Other duties following agreement with the Headteacher:

· Other duties as may be reasonably required in agreement with the Headteacher and Head of Finance & Operations

All duties and responsibilities must be carried out with due regard to David Nieper Academy’s Health and Safety Policy.

Post holders will be accountable for carrying out all duties and responsibilities with due regard to David Nieper Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Duties which include processing of any personal data must be undertaken within the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Guidelines (Data Protection Act 2018)

Benefits

· Ongoing training, support and mentoring will be provided

· Free access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

· Free onsite Parking

· Generous discount at the David Nieper Ltd factory shop

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,810.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person