Finance Officer - Treasury (20 hours per week)
Vacancy type
Support staff
ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)
Contract term
Permanent
Working hours
20 hours per week
Weeks per year
Year-round contract
Grade
6
Salary range
(per annum)
Support staff salary points 6 - 9
Location
Twynham Learning Core Services, co-located with The Grange School, Christchurch, BH23 3AU
Reports to
Trust Finance Manager
About the Post
We are seeking to appoint a Treasury Finance Officer to join our Twynham Learning Core Services ("Trust Headquarters") function. Twynham Learning is a multi-academy trust comprised of three secondary schools and five primary schools in the BCP conurbation.
This exciting opportunity is a newly created post within our friendly, professional and welcoming Core Services Finance team. The successful candidate will have scope to develop and shape the role and develop extensive knowledge of school funding streams. You will be the first point of contact for all income enquiries and will work closely with our fantastic school-based Finance teams.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- ensure all our funding and other income is correctly coded and posted onto our accounting system
- post all parental income onto the accounting system using data from our Management Information System
- use and maintain data on excel spreadsheets
- monito aged receivables and send statements
- liaise with TL school staff and external stakeholders to resolve any queries
- manage group email inboxes and respond to queries
- promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What we can offer you
- An opportunity to contribute to our local community by supporting the education of children and young people
- 26 days' holiday leave per year, increasing to 29 days with service (pro rata for part timers)
- Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
- A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
- Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
- Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
- Complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
- Free on-site parking
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- are proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office software
- have excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach, ensuring work is completed accurately, consistently, and to a high standard
- possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff across the trust on a regular basis
- are a self-starter, able to identify opportunities for improvement
Previous accounting experience and knowledge of school-based systems and/or accounting platforms are desirable.
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race,colour, national origin, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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Finance Officer - Treasury (20 hours per week) employer: Twynham Learning
Twynham Learning is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive work culture and the professional growth of its staff. Located in the beautiful town of Christchurch, employees benefit from a range of perks including a pension scheme, employee assistance programmes, and staff discounts, all while contributing to a positive learning environment for students. Join us to make a meaningful impact in education and enjoy a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for development.
