Job Description

Finance Assistant

Job Description
The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The School
Summary of the role: / Bedford Modern School is an Independent Co-educational Day School. There are in excess of 1200 pupils in the School from age 7 to 18. The School is governed by the Harpur Trust.
The School is located on the outskirts of Bedford with commanding views of the Bedfordshire countryside. It is very accessible to major road links and to the main train line, London St Pancras being only 37 minutes from Bedford. The facilities are excellent: a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, faculties clustered throughout the School and extensive and impressive sports facilities.
At Bedford Modern School there is a wide and varied curriculum that is responsive to the needs of pupils and parents. The School offers a premium education appropriate to both boys and girls where the intellectual needs of each pupil are a priority. Individuals are assessed at entry and those with particular gifts or learning needs are identified and monitored. Pupils are encouraged to maximise their academic potential whilst optimising their participation in the diverse and inclusive co-curricular programme. Pastoral care is integral to the success of the School and all staff are expected to contribute to this supportive culture.
The School enjoys a reputation both locally and regionally for excellence in the Performing Arts and Sport. It is a particularly friendly, happy and supportive school community.
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Job Title:FinanceAssistant
Location:Bedford Modern School, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7NT
Salary: £18,283 pro rata
Hours:
9.30 - 3.00 Term Time, plus 15 days @ 4hours during the holidays
Job Purpose:To provide support to the Finance Department under the supervision of the Finance Officer.
Reporting Line:Finance Officer
Main duties and responsibilities / To assist with the day to day operation of the finance department.
To aid in responding to enquiries and contact from other departments, suppliers and parents
To perform various clerical accounting tasks in support of the Finance Officerincluding the use of EBIS to assist with enquiries, reports, processing of orders, invoices, journals and payments and the reconciling and monitoring of Trips, Productions and Events
To assist with the processing of fees extras using the PASS system
To assist the Finance Officer with other routine tasks as required
To undertake any other duties, appropriate to a post of this grade, as may be required from time to time that are necessary for the effective function of the school.
To maintain absolute confidentiality in all school related matters and to prevent disclosure of information on sensitive issues.
The post holder is required to operate within school policies and procedures, including Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies.
The job description is current but liable to variation to reflect or anticipate changes in the requirement of the post.

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Job Description

Finance Assistant

Person Specification
The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Essential
These are qualities without which the Applicant could not be appointed / Desirable
These are extra qualities which can be used to choose between applicants who meet all of the essential criteria / Method of
assessment
Qualifications / A good level of education to include GCSE Maths and English / Educated to an NVQ2/GCSE grade C and above / Certificate/Application Form
Experience / Experience in the use of information technology, Excel, Word and Outlook
Two years of proven office experience / Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping
Experience of working in an educational establishment / Application form/ Reference
Skills / Excellent Excel knowledge
Proven track record of high levels of administrative and organisational skills
High level of literacy and numeracy skills
Communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing
Strong Team Player
Work independently and on own initiative / Application form
Interview
Reference
Skills Test
Knowledge / Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook / ECDL qualification
Knowledge of Safeguarding Children in Education / Application form
Interview
Skills Test
Personal competencies and qualities / The desire to undertake continuous professional development
Positive, enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude
Approachable, open and honest
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to adapt to changing situations
A sense of humour and a genuine interest in delivering positive outcomes for young people
Dedicated, conscientious and hard working
Patience, kindness and the ability to relate well to young people / Reference
Interview

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