Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator, Based at one of our Exeter or Torquay Schools

27.5 hours per week, 41 weeks (would consider 25 hours). Please state your request on your application form)

£26,835 – £28,163pa (£18,112 - £19,008 FTE)

Permanent

St Christopher’s Trust are looking for an individual to join the centralised Finance Administration team, supporting our 21 schools with ordering and accurate financial recording, essential to the smooth running of each of our schools and the Trust.

Keeping our Christian values at the heart of everything you do, you’ll work as part of our Finance Team and will be based from either one of our local Exeter or Torquay schools; take a look at the ‘Our Academies’ section on our website to find out where these are located.

You’ll be organised with a keen eye for detail. Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks including processing and placing orders, processing invoices, processing staff expense claims and credit card transactions, posting of weekly bank transactions, processing weekly payment runs, reconciling monthly supplier statements, supporting the preparation of year end files, plus many other tasks.

You’ll be motivated by working in an administrative role, problem solving and using IT systems. You’ll be happy to work independently whilst following processes and checklists, and also as part of a wider Finance team.

Applicants must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with people in different schools/offices. You will be supported by the wider finance team and as a Trust we are committed to developing our staff and can show clear lines of progression if desired by the applicant. Whilst experience of undertaking bookkeeping and using financial software packages would be an advantage, it is not necessary as full training and support will be provided.

To apply, use the apply now button. Your online application should be submitted by 9am on Tuesday 7 January 2025. Candidates will be informed on Tuesday 7 January 2025 and interviews will take place on Friday 10 January 2025. If you have any queries regarding the application, please email people@stcmat.org

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. 

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: 

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies 

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.