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Finance Officer

Required As soon as possible

Hours of work

30 hours per week.

Hours of work 8.30am to 2:30pm (potential to negotiate at interview)

Scale 4-5, points 8-13

Term-time only

Actual Salary Range £18,186 - £19,705

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised person to join our school, working closely with the School Business Manager and Headteacher. The successful candidate needs to be self-motivated, able to use their initiative, work to tight deadlines, pro-active and possess the ability to 'think on their feet'.

The Finance Officer will be required to provide financial support to the school business manager in all areas of school finance, including school trips, music lessons, coach booking and dinner money administration. Flexibility, resilience, honesty, integrity and an ability to prioritise are essential together with a high level of IT skills.

Previous finance experience within a school setting would be desirable, although not essential as full training will be provided.

Please see the application pack for Job Description/Person Specification and further details.

For further information please contact Leigh Christensen, Director of HR: leighch@zmat.co.uk.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

Applications

To apply for the role please visit https://zenithmultiacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-ZMAT-0030 CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

You must complete the application form fully and give details of all employment, training and gaps in employment since leaving secondary school to the present day. Any additional information, which you wish to bring to the notice of the selection panel should be included in your letter of application (supporting statement). Please ensure you say why and how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your letter of application. Full job description and person specification can be found at the end of this pack.

Shortlisted applicants may be screened prior to interview by checking social media sites. The purpose of such screening will be to ascertain whether a candidate demonstrates appropriate conduct, behaviour and suitability for employment in a school environment.

Closing Date: 22nd March 26

Interviews to be held W/C 23rd March 26

If you have any queries, wish to discuss the role informally or undertake a visit to the Trust, please do not hesitate to contact us via email recruitment@zmat.co.uk or telephone 01702 426707.

We look forward to receiving your application. You will be notified of your application status within two weeks of the vacancy closing date.