Lead Finance Assistant

Reach South Academy Trust

Lead Finance Assistant

Salary: Grade E, £22,991 rising to a maximum of £25,295 subject to performance

Hours/Contract: Permanent Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role:  An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Trust as Lead Finance Assistant. The Lead Finance Assistant is a member of the Shared Services Centre, responsible for the efficient and effective financial management of the purchase ledger function and related activities for all schools in the Trust.  

Background: Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 13 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire and will be expanding to include Plymouth School of Creatives Arts in November 2019.

Next Steps: If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please visit www.reachsouth.org/careers register and apply online.

If you wish to discuss the post and your application further, please contact HR on 01752 422955.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22 October 2019 at midnight.

Interviews: Interviews will likely take place in Plymouth on Wednesday 30 October 2019.

Opportunities and Benefits:  We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years, great career progression and development opportunities with many other benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment.  Applicants are requested to complete the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application.