Trust Finance and Payroll Officer

Job Description

South Essex Alliance Multi Academy Trust
Trust Finance and Payroll Officer

Salary: Scale 6 point 12-17 (£22571 - £24920)
Contract type: Full time, 52 weeks per year
Contract term: Permanent
Reporting to: CFO and linked headteacher(s)
Start: 30.8.2022 or earlier if possible

Flexible working with home-based, school-based and hot-desking options to suit the
right candidate.

Job Description:

This is an interesting and rewarding opportunity for an experienced finance
administrator. You may be someone who has worked within school administration
and finance for a while and is seeking greater responsibility. You may have worked
within a different industry and have a sound financial background but are looking
for a job within a school-based environment.

You will be a critical member of the developing central finance and operations
team. You will work alongside the Trust Business Officer, the Chief Finance Officer,
and the Chief Executive (particularly with regard to managing the central budget).
You will be able not only to undertake regular tasks with diligence and initiative, but
you will also be able to provide ideas and strategic thinking to our senior leaders.
You will play a key role in developing the sound financial management of our
schools and our central trust operations. We value systems thinkers and problem
solvers.

We have three schools within our Trust. We operate a hybrid centralised model
whereby our officers are often more closely linked to one or two of our schools, whilst
also undertaking cross-trust work. This can be discussed at interview.
A key colleague will be the Trust Business Officer who has a specific remit over value
for money, funding generation, contracts and licences, and who also provides
financial support to at least one of our schools and contributes to the central
finance function.

Please see attached document for further details of the role and person specification.

If you would like any more information or to arrange a visit please email info@seamat.org with TFO in the subject line.

Information about the School

Join our Multi Academy Trust: Nurturing Brilliance, Guiding Exploration, Cultivating Respect:

At Schools for Every Child, we are more than just an employer; we are a community dedicated to the well-being and development of our students, guided by a strong commitment to the United Nations Rights of the Child. Our vision is clear - we believe in Nurturing Brilliance, Guiding Exploration, and Cultivating Respect.

Our commitment to the United Nations Rights of the Child is at the heart of everything we do. We place learners' individuality, curiosity, and dignity at the forefront of our approach. Our aim is to prepare them for the world that awaits, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to succeed and make a positive impact.

Schools for Every Child Multi Academy Trust comprises three exceptional schools, each with its own character and strengths. Our diverse educational environments offer a range of opportunities for both students and staff. Whether you're passionate about early education, secondary school, or special needs education, you'll find your place within our trust.

When you join Schools for Every Child, you become a part of an organization that values the uniqueness of every child and believes in fostering their brilliance, guiding them in their exploration of the world, and cultivating respect for themselves and others. If you're looking for an employer that is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and provides comprehensive support for its staff, Schools for Every Child is the place for you. Join us in shaping the future of education.