Finance Officer, temporary until 31.08.25

Ref: SCH-SET-0014

Establishment: Staploe Central Team Location: Staploe Education Trust Salary: 22,661 - 24,675 Department: Finance Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 11/09/2024 10:00 Interview Date: w/c 16/09/2024 Start Date: Following pre-employment checks

Additional Information

Contract Type: Temporary Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Scale 5, points 12 - 17 Working Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Thursday, 8.00am – 3.30pm Friday, term time plus 5 days

The Role

Staploe Education Trust is seeking to recruit a suitably skilled Finance Officer to join our Finance team.

You will conduct core financial processes across all areas of financial operations, in support of the finance team.

Excellent attention to detail is a key requirement as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. You will be required to maintain accurate and timely financial records and systems in conjunction with the Finance Manager and Finance Assistants.

We also encourage part time or flexible working applications, and will discuss working days and hours at interview. Full time hours are as follows:

37 hours per week,

8.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Thursday

8.00am – 3.30pm Friday

Term time plus 5 days

Salary range - £22,661 - £24,675

Based on fte £26,421 - £28,770

(Dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience)

The closing date for applications is 10am, Wednesday 11 September 2024.

We are unable to accept CVs. To apply, please complete an online application form by creating a Face-Ed account - see link below.

Staploe Education Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all adults working within our Trust to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and medical checks. We will undertake online searches of all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Staploe Education Trust. Executive Headteacher Dr Carin Taylor

Schools in our Trust: Soham Village College; Kennett Primary School; The Shade Primary School; The Weatheralls Primary School

Benefits

Other
Computers and software	Employees can download Microsoft Office applications at no cost on a limited number of personal devices. Eligible employees also have access to the Trust’s One Drive for Business through this arrangement, providing them with 1TB of online storage. Staff have the opportunity to purchase reconditioned ICT equipment.
Employee Assistance Programme	Our staff have access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). It is an invaluable resource for every individual working in our Trust and accessible to immediate family members too. The service promotes emotional wellbeing and enhances personal effectiveness. The EAP is a confidential service which offers support, information and guidance on a range of subjects and areas, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It provides counselling sessions and CBT to those who wish to access it.
Flu Vacinations	The Trust provides the opportunity for all staff to receive a free flu vaccination each year.
Local Gym Membership	Employees have access to reduced gym membership at the local sports centre.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GSCE Maths Grade 4 or above (including equivalent grades)	4-9 (A-C)	Essential
GSCE English Grade 4 or above (including equivalent grades)	4-9 (A-C)	Essential
Finance Qualification; ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, MAAT	Level 3	Desirable