Finance and HR Assistant in Crewe

The Axis Academy is an SEMH Free School, established in 2020 to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties in Cheshire East for 77 pupils, aged 5-18 years old. At The Axis Academy, we put each student at the centre of their education, making the experience as personally tailored as possible and providing the right environment for all to succeed. We do this while allowing them to understand and address the nature of specific mental health needs. We create a nurturing approach to education where children feel safe and supported and that their needs and obstacles in life are understood and addressed by empathetic, patient members of staff who show compassion and appreciate the needs and requirements of all pupils.

All children are offered a varied, interesting and inspiring curriculum with a focus on vocational and well-being subjects as well as academic subjects.

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled, motivated and enthusiastic person to support the Office Manager with the compliance of administrative tasks with a particular emphasis on financial and HR functions.

We recognise that attracting and retaining the highest quality candidates means offering a flexible working environment. We consider a variety of flexible arrangements, including job-sharing, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid opportunities where appropriate. By adopting a flexible approach, we empower our staff to bring their best selves to work every day, fostering creativity, commitment, and resilience. Our teams remain diverse, motivated, and aligned with our vision of transforming children's lives through world-changing education. We believe that by investing in the wellbeing and professional fulfilment of our staff, we are also investing in the futures of the communities we serve.

Successful candidates are encouraged to discuss flexible working at the interview stage in line with the statutory "day one right" principle, and ensuring equal opportunities for all groups of prospective employees

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged at which time you can meet our Office Manager, Lisa Lee who will be able to answer any questions you may have.

Visit dates and times:

23^rd September 2026 3.00pm

28^th September 2026 11.30am

30^th September 2026 8.00am

Please contact Lisa via email l.lee@theaxisacademy.org to book your visit.

Please note this vacancy will close at 5.00pm on 9^th October 2026.

Yours sincerely

Dan Blundred, Headteacher

head@theaxisacademy.org

Overall purpose of the role: To provide comprehensive and effective administration and office support to the school, assisting the Office Manager with HR and finance duties. Duties and Responsibilities: Main duties will include, but are not limited to: Human Resources Assisting in the routine administrative arrangements in relation to the recruitment, interviewing and vetting of applicants Marketing of individual vacancies Assisting the Office Manager with the onboarding paperwork for new staff Recording and reporting CPD and professional learning Assisting in the DBS application process of successful candidates and renewals of existing staff Entering employee data into computer database Assisting with the maintenance of the school’s Single Central Record Financial Management Ordering goods and services at ‘best value’ in line with approved procedures Entering purchase orders in line with financial information system Managing the process for payment of all original approved purchase invoices Assisting with the administration of any community lettings in line with agreed policy Assisting with the reconciliation process of monthly credit card statements Demonstrating financial procedure compliance and good practice General Ensuring security procedures are followed when people enter and exit the school in line with safeguarding requirements Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Undertaking duties related to the work of the school appropriate to the post assigned by the Officer Manager Awareness of and compliance with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection Always maintaining complete confidentiality Contributing to the overall ethos / work / aims of the Trust Note: Post holders will be expected to be flexible in undertaking duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility. The YES Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Child safety recruitment procedures operate and appointment is subject to references satisfactory to the school, enhanced DBS, qualifications check and all other relevant employment checks.

Fantastic support both internally and from the wider Trust

Access to training and CPD including further professional qualifications.

Specialist training where required

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible and supportive approach to work

Free lunch at school

Free parking (including charging stations on most sites)

Nursery benefits

Perkbox - vouchers, discounts and wellbeing

Qualifications/Training:

· Evidence of continuing professional development

· Professional qualification in Schools, Business or Accountancy

Relevant Experience and Knowledge:

· Experience of working in a school

· Experience of School Financial and HR procedures and regulations

Qualifications/Training:

· Good standard of general education to include 5 GCSE’s (including Maths and English A-C)

· Willingness to undertake training and development

Relevant Experience and Knowledge:

· Good knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures

· High level of competence using email, databases, and working with Microsoft Office Suite

· High level of accuracy and confidentiality

· Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

· Experience of efficiently handling enquiries from stakeholders

Professional/Personal Skills and Qualities:

· Friendly, patient and approachable demeanour

· Self-motivated and organised, ability to work calmly under pressure and to meet deadlines

· Remain calm when working under pressure

· Able to seek advice and support when necessary

· Excellent inter-personal skills

· Confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy in relationships with all members of our school community

· Commitment to continuous improvement

· Able to be flexible with hours if situations arise

· Open minded and receptive to new ideas

· Ability to show patience and empathy

· Always protect personal/sensitive data and work and in compliance with Data Protection regulations

· Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community

· Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding