Full time Finance Officer

Full Time Finance Officer

Based at Lord Derby Academy, Huyton, Merseyside

36 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Salary – Grade G Point 19 - 22 £31,067 - £32,654 per annum.

Full time position (52 weeks) including during periods of school closure

 

Lord Derby Academy opened on 1st February 2014 and is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust.

The Dean Trust’s core values include an emphasis on a traditional and academic education, excellent discipline and the instilling of respect. Our warm and ambitious approach results in improved academic outcomes and enriching life experiences for our pupils. The Dean Trust motto “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” runs through all aspects of school life at Lord Derby Academy.

Lord Derby Academy has been on a true journey of school improvement and is now a heavily oversubscribed school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond. The recent Ofsted inspection (June 2023) found Lord Derby Academy to be Good in all areas.

The role of Finance Officer is an integral part of the Academy Business Support Team, with responsibility for purchase order processing, accounts payable and receivable, pupil monies and banking. Providing a first- class service to teaching and support staff across the school and dealing directly with pupils, you will be a confident team player, with excellent communication skills, always prepared to “go the extra mile” to ensure the smooth running of the school and an efficient and effective finance function.

What are we looking for?

• An individual that holds GCSE Maths and English at Grades A* - C plus an ‘A’ level qualification or equivalent qualifications, and ideally a basic finance qualification (AAT Level 2 or equivalent)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within finance and accounting, with specific experience in purchase order processing and accounts payable
• Experience of transactional finance data processing and accounting in a high compliance and busy environment
• Ideally, but not essential, experience of working in a Finance role within a school or multi academy trust
• High level of IT skills, particularly in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook and bespoke financial accounting software
• Good time management, organisational and administrative skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and deal professionally with colleagues, pupils, parents, suppliers and other agencies.

Method of Application

To apply, please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs N Brady (HR Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 10^th January 2025 at 12.00pm

Proposed interview date: Thursday 16^th January 2025