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Finance Officer

Cheltenham

Finance Officer, one-year fixed term contract with the potential to continue

HOURS: 25 hours per week. It is anticipated this will be five hours per day over five days per week, however hours could potentially be flexibly distributed across a working week if agreed

RESPONSIBLE TO:  GASH Ltd Finance Manager & GASH Ltd Operations Manager

GRADE: Point 15-20: £19,657.43—£21,341.89 actual salary FTE: £29,093 - £31,586  
Local Government Pension Scheme is available.

JOB PURPOSE:

To work as part of a team to provide efficient and effective financial and administrative support for Gloucestershire Association of Secondary Headteachers Ltd and GITEP SCITT, ensuring systems are maintained and operated in accordance with procedures and statutory requirements.

PLACE OF WORK:

GITEP SCITT office at Cheltenham Bournside School and remote working from home, as agreed with the GASH Ltd Operations Manager.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Þ Maintain effective financial processes and procedures for GASH Ltd and GITEP SCITT, including:
· Raising of orders, payments and invoices (sales and purchase)
· Preparation and processing of supplier payments
· Monitoring expenditure on company credit cards
· Banking of cheques/cash received
· Creditor and Debtor control
· Reconciliation of sales and purchase ledgers
· Reconciliation of bank accounts on a monthly basis
· Managing the office petty cash
Þ Assist in the production of monthly financial reports and maintenance of budgets
Þ Assist in the preparation of accounts for internal and external audits
Þ Communicate effectively to all enquiries on financial matters and where applicable refer queries to the relevant person, department or external agency
Þ Meet weekly with the Finance Manager and regularly with the GASH Ltd Operations Manager, GITEP SCITT Director and other programme managers as required.
Þ Act as the treasurer to the Gloucestershire Association of Secondary School Leaders Association accounts. This is the subscription paid by headteachers to belong to GASSL and pays mostly for Association meetings.
Þ Provide administrative and secretarial support as required for specific tasks, projects, or meetings commensurate with the grading of the post
Þ Contribute to the planning and development of systems, procedures and working practices including accurately updating and maintaining relevant financial systems
Þ Liaise closely with both internal staff and external agencies in order to build and maintain effective working relationships
Þ Taking responsibility with all other members of staff for keeping the appearance of areas of work tidy and pleasant to work in, and for reporting any concerns
Þ Contribute effectively to the ‘whole team’ working, being flexible in working practice and being able to re-prioritise workload when other team members require support
Þ Comply with relevant policies, procedures and financial regulations
Þ Ensure that Health and Safety instructions are followed

Person Specification

The successful applicant must be able to work independently and part of a team and work well under pressure. They must have an excellent work ethic.

Þ Good standard of general education, including GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
Þ Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Þ Good understanding of financial processes and systems
Þ Experience of using computerised accounting packages
Þ Excellent administration and communication skills
Þ Experience with using office software, email, and internet
Þ Experience of working in a training or education context (not a limiting factor)
Þ Ability to communicate clearly and accurately at all levels and through a range of mediums
Þ Ability to learn and operate new processes and systems quickly
Þ Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Þ Ability to adapt working practices and be flexible

The job description sets out the main duties of the post.  Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility.  Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Application form on our website, please click on Apply Now.

For further information about the post or to email completed application form , please contact the school at the email address to the right of this advert.

Salary: actual salary FTE: £29,093 - £31,586

Hours Per Week: 25

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