Finance Officer (E3399) - Co-Op Academy Priesthorpe

We're looking for a Finance Officer to join our team !

As a Finance Officer you will have ownership of crucial processes which enable the academy's finance department to operate on a day-to-day basis. You will support the management of the academy budget and will be the key contact for the academy’s online parent payment system.

You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills as well as an eye for detail and the ability to adapt to the challenges of the school day. You will enjoy being part of a team, and will have previous experience working within a busy finance office. The role includes using financial software, of which experience on similar systems would be desirable. In addition, the successful candidate will act as coach/mentor to a group of students.

At the top of your game, you’ll have great behaviours, strong organisational skills, the ability to collaborate effectively, and be able to work constructively as part of a team. How and why you do things matters greatly to us, as does your ability to use your initiative, work independently and be resilient. In return you’ll be joining a great team, which was recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection report, where we have been judged to be Good with Outstanding features. Ofsted commented “Many staff are proud members of what they describe as the ‘Priesthorpe family’”. In addition to this, the first line of the report captures what really matters to us; “Pupils at Coop Academy Priesthorpe are proud to be members of an inclusive community”.

You’ll do all this while capturing the spirit of our vision and values and role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours. 

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is situated in Pudsey and just 15 minutes from both Leeds and Bradford centre with places for 1250 students and 135 staff. The Academy has a very special ethos, which visitors continue to comment on. Equity and equality are key drivers for us in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel within a highly inclusive and supportive community.

Why us?

What our team does really counts and we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. You are important to us!

Benefits include:

• In support of a healthy work-life balance, there are increased opportunities to work from home occasionally during school holiday/closure periods
• Well-being weeks at the end of each term with well-being activities, all meetings cancelled as well as a dedicated well-being committee team
• Supportive Academy Leadership Team with well-being high on the agenda
• 'Community’ sessions once a week with free staff breakfast and 25 minutes to connect and chat with colleagues
• 'CRAFT’ sessions every 2 weeks investing in personal development for all colleagues
• Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 30% Co-op discount and 10% from non branded products
• Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
• Free flu vaccine, eye tests and glasses
• Christmas shopping day
• Staff BBQ at the end of term
• Discount from Nuffield Health
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
• Travel season ticket and rental deposit loans

Our Values

We have a strong culture which creates a positive working environment. We follow the Co-op’s ‘Ways of Being’ which are:

• Succeed together – Cooperating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together.
• Be yourself, always – We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.
• Do what matters most – What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Show you care – We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.

So, if you believe in our values we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are strongly welcomed. Please contact prie-hr@coopacademies.co.uk or call 0113 2574115 and ask to speak to Emma in HR or Louise the Principal’s PA. You can also view a virtual tour here: https://youtu.be/bq7aJECZmTc 

How to Apply

Let’s get the ball rolling, apply now. Applications are made via the TES application form which can be found at https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/finance-officer-leeds-2036543

If you have any further questions please contact Emma in the HR team: prie-hr@coopacademies.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 15 April 2024, 9am

Interviews will take place on: 19 April 2024

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK  - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.