Finance administrator

Essa Foundation Academies Trust are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and talented individual to the role of Finance Administrator. A real desire to build positive relationships across the Trust to support both of our schools, our sports centre, and our supplier relationships is essential. Upholding our high standards and a commitment to achieving excellent results for our key stakeholders, including our students and budget holders, is crucial. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of financial tasks, including: Placing orders with suppliers Processing invoices from suppliers for review by the purchase ledger manager Monitoring budgets for transactions processed Assisting with audits and compliance You must also be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential in this role. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, and to make a real difference to the success of our academy trust. We offer a hybrid working model for the central services team. For the right candidate, we will offer study support towards a relevant qualification. About the Academy Trust Our academy trust is a modest trust with two schools - one primary and one secondary. We are committed to providing high-quality education for all of our students, and we are passionate about creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. The two schools are based on the same site. The schools are supported by a central team consisting of 6 team members – two HR and four finance roles, including this role. The central team is based on the mezzanine floor of the primary school. About the Finance Team Our finance team is responsible for the financial management of the academy trust. We are a small and close-knit team, and we work together to support the trust in achieving its financial goals. The successful candidate will be joining a unique, supportive central services team and willwork alongside dedicated, forward thinking colleagues. The salary for this role is between £23,000 and £28,100 per annum, depending on skills and experience. This is a permanent role, working 37 hours per week all year round. We offer 24 days of annual leave per (plus bank holidays). This role also benefits from the Local Government Pension Scheme Closing date: Midnight on 6th November 2023 Interviews: TBC Start date: Ideally we will be looking for an immediate start, however we may be able to wait a little longer for an exceptional candidate. Essa Foundation Academies Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. We expect all adults who work for the Trust to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our students. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all candidates successful at interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant before confirming their appointment. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £23,000.00-£28,500.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Ability to commute/relocate: Bolton, BL3 3HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person