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We seek a committed and enthusiastic person to join our Finance team.
The ideal candidate will be based in the Billericay School and will work under the direction of the Trust Director of Finance.
You should have experience in financial management and budgeting and confidence undertaking complex financial budgetary calculations. School experience is an advantage but not essential.
Principal Responsibilities
Main Duties
· To manage effective systems of internal control.
· To manage all issues in accordance with Financial Regulations.
· To work with the trust's central team on the payroll using Edupay.
· To have overall responsibility for the day to day financial management of the school including management accounts and VAT returns.
· To implement systems of financial control and to supervise them once in place.
· To contribute significantly to the preparation of the annual budget.
· In conjunction with the Headteacher, to be responsible for advising the Senior Management Team and Governing Body on all aspects of the school's finances and producing a commentary on the school's financial performance.
· To monitor actual budget against expenditure, identify and where possible resolve any significant variations, giving notice to the Headteacher/Governing Body about any irregularities
· To prepare financial reports for the Teaching Alliance and SCITT on a monthly basis.
· To support the Director of Finance and Operations with the statutory audit. Prepare documentation necessary for the annual audit.
· To prepare and implement Fixed Asset Accounting.
· To maintain the Assets Register
· To review and maximise income generation.
· To act as budget holder for certain expenditure cost centres
· To attend governor's finance meetings for the purpose of providing information and giving advice.
· To liaise with other staff as appropriate in relation to staffing issues
· To assist with the management of premises including management of lettings.
· To work closely with the sports centre team and 3G team to ensure revenue is maximised.
Management
· To manage financial operations
· To manage finance staff and prioritise their work
· To manage the catering team
· To undertake appropriate induction, probation, training and development of finance staff
· To undertake PMR reviews for finance staff
General
· To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
· To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
· Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy
· The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade
About the School
The Billericay School is a heavily oversubscribed comprehensive in Essex with a specialism in Mathematics and Computing. The school has polite and engaged students who want to learn and benefits from good parental support.
With direct links to the 'Outstanding' Billericay Educational Consortium, The Billericay School is renowned for the high standards of CPD it delivers as well as the collaborative and supportive ethos it promotes amongst staff.
Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.
How to apply
When applying for this position, please use The Billericay School application form, which can be found on our school website under Vacancies: https://www.billericayschool.com/vacancies/
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Information about the School
CARING ABOUT SUCCESS
Our School offers:
• Proven standards of academic excellence
• Outstanding educational resources
• A commitment to student care and discipline
• A vibrant and successful Sixth Form
• Enrichment through an extensive and diverse extra-curricular programme
We expect from all our students:
• A commitment to hard work and success
• Self-reliance and a sense of responsibility
• Respect and tolerance for others
The most important resource in any school is its staff. The success of The Billericay School is largely due to our committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff. Our concentration on teaching and learning produces excellent exam results and an orderly atmosphere. The school is committed to high standards in the professional development of its staff and we aim to develop all our employees professionally to improve educational standards, maintain high morale and assist in recruitment and retention.
Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.
About the Trust
We are a small Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.
Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.
Additional Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits (*Subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under
• Annual onsite flu vaccination programme
• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays
• Discounted Tastecard subscription
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Danielle Ancient, PA to the Headteacher on 01277 655191 or via email to info@billericayschool.com
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in our school and we look forward to hearing from you. More information can be found on our school website: www.billericayschool.com