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Regional Finance Officer, ARK SCHOOLS

Guardian Jobs · London, AR · 1 wk ago
FinanceFull-time

Location: South London with travel across our Ark schools in the network
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm)

About the role

As the Regional Finance Officer you will be an integral part of the school, responsible for ensuring high standards of financial integrity. You will manage the daily and monthly financial processes in the school, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook. The Regional Finance Officer will report into the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Finance Manager and Operations Director to ensure the continuing financial stability of the school
  • Place orders, receive goods and maintain a professional relationship with suppliers
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase invoices and other documents using Sage Intacct accounting software, reconcile supplier statements, and prepare payment runs for authorisation
  • Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of month end and year end accounts including Bank, Petty Cash and Credit Card reconciliations and completion of month end reporting pack
  • Support the Finance Manager in driving forward change and initiatives which promote regularity, propriety, value for money and best standards
  • Support other schools in the South London region where necessary

Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK
  • English and Maths GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent
  • Part Qualified AAT or equivalent finance qualification
  • Experience of running effective administrative and financial systems, ideally within a school environment
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; Sage Intacct desirable
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills and the ability to delegate appropriately
  • Ability to skillfully manage and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders
  • Helpful, approachable, and positive nature
  • High standards and a keen eye for detail
  • Keen to learn and further develop own skills
  • Exercises sound judgment, especially relating to confidentiality and discretion

Benefits

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service (pro rata for part time employees, excluding bank holidays)
  • Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Workplace pension scheme (TPT) with an 11% employer contribution; optional LGPS defined benefit scheme for eligible roles
  • Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
  • Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts up to 40% off, and free eye tests

Pay

£27,000 to £34,000 (depending on experience)

About Us

Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Our network of 39 schools reaches traditionally underserved communities in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. We educate 30,000 pupils and have nearly 3,000 teaching staff across our network. We also incubate and scale innovative ventures, such as Ark Curriculum Plus and Ark Start, which we roll out beyond our network for the benefit of teachers, pupils and the education system as a whole.

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