School Finance Officer
School Finance Officer
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Job Description
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in finance support within a school environment possess excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels. In return you will be part of a friendly and supportive team dedicated to helping schools operate efficiently and effectively.
As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
Job title:
School Finance OfficerJob Description:
What youll be doing:
work collaboratively with colleagues within Entrust and Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council
To deliver service to schools academies local authorities and any other customers
To assist in developing and delivering training one to one or in small groups
To communicate in a clear and professional manner with our customers in writing face to face on the phone or by electronic means
To have a sound working knowledge of risk management good practice and to be aware of and comply with any identified and relevant operating procedures.
To establish and maintain positive professional relationships with customers and colleagues making a positive contribution to the business and promoting the wider interests of Entrust.
To maintain encourage and enforce high standards of operational excellence for the team
What were looking for:
A proven track record in schools finance
Excellent communication skills
Local to the Cumbria area with access to own transport
IT literate primarily MS Office
Positive and proactive approach to work
About Capita Education:
Capita works in partnership with schools academy trusts and local authorities to provide specialist expertise ensuring every child and young person receives a good education is in a safe and healthy environment and is given expert guidance to realise their full potential.
At Capita we provide traditional back-office support services such as HR to schools and multi academy trusts. We also have a specialised education and skills support organisation Entrust.
Entrust is a joint venture company between Staffordshire County Council and Capita and has supported educational establishments across England to improve outcomes since 2013.
As an education and skills support services organisation were all about excellence in education creating better outcomes and making things easier for our customers. Its central to everything we do.
Whats in it for you
A competitive basic salary 30000
23 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
Hybrid role with travel across Cumbria (fully expensed)
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Auto-enrolment to our company pension life assurance a cycle2work scheme 15 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leave paternity pay of two weeksand plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing travel and technology
Access to our Employee Network Groups which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open inclusive platform
Youll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. Youll be joining a network of experienced innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and well provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
What we hope youll do next:
Choose Apply now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita were committed to providing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer we want to hear from you if youd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or calland well get back to you to discuss.For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer please visit the Capita Careers website.
If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process please email our Talent Acquisition team -
Location:
CarlisleUnited KingdomTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
