Senior Finance Administration Officer

Senior Finance Administration Officer
Key base:  The Castle School
with the flexibility to work in other schools within the MAT as required.

37 hours per week, all year round
Permanent post

Grade 7 - £20,496 – £22,185

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team member to join our small but busy school-based Team to provide an effective financial support service. No two days are the same so the successful candidate will need to have the resilience and enthusiasm to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

The purpose of the role is to support the day to day financial operations at the Academy, working with the Academy Business Manager and The Apollo Partnership Trust Finance Team.

To be successful, you will have experience in an office environment with excellent communication and ICT skills, as well as being able to prioritise your workload and able to adhere to strict deadlines. Experience of working in a school setting and knowledge of Access Education is desirable, however more importantly, the drive and passion to support our Trust values is essential.  The successful candidate will:

• be a team player
• be organised and methodical
• be able to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• have a flexible, aspirational and enthusiastic attitude
• be reflective and have a desire to work effectively in partnership with colleagues and students.
• have a desire to set high expectations, embrace change and challenge whilst support all members of the team.

Within the Apollo Partnership Trust, our Academies passionately believe in giving young people the very best Education and the chance to progress and develop themselves through the wide opportunities we offer. We have high expectations and aspirations for all students and staff within our Trust and we expect excellence throughout.

Beyond the classroom we offer many clubs, activities and opportunities to develop a range of skills, nurture existing talents and offer a chance to try new things; which not only help make new friends but benefit the mind and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Our motto is ‘Excellence Through Partnership’. We strongly believe our collaborative approach ensures staff are part of a family of academies, with the highest educational and operational expertise to ensure the very best education, support and guidance to our students across the group.

We are proud of all of our academies. We actively seek to maintain and develop both individual academy identity and characteristics. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• to work with other local academies and schools
• become part of a thriving, successful and dedicated Multi-Academy Trust
• joining the Trust will allow the successful candidate to have access to extensive staff benefits, details of which can be found: http://www.apollopartnershiptrust.uk/why-join-us/

To apply please visit our website by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Informal visits are welcome.

Closing date for application: 10:00am on 11 May 2021.All completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@apollopartnershiptrust.uk prior to this date and time.

Interviews will take place on 19 May 2021.

People with disabilities and from ethnic minorities are underrepresented in our staff group.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified/experienced people from these groups.

These posts are designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

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