Job Description

Post: Finance Administrator (Potential As Apprenticeship Also) Responsible to: Sam Westwood Work Pattern: Monday to Friday Hours: 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year (Part-time can be discussed) Grade: A to C - \xc2\xa320,967-\xc2\xa322,369 (Dependant on Experience) Location: Okehampton College Working pattern: Full Time / Fixed for the duration of the apprenticeship. 37 Hours Week / 52 Weeks Year (Part-time can be discussed) Job Purpose: To support the Trust\'s financial and accounting functions. You will be an integral part of the team supporting them to maintain an efficient and accurate finance function. You will undertake, input and process the financial records for the schools and bookkeeping activities. You will also be undertaking a range of financial administration and accounting tasks suited to the post holder\'s current level of training and development. On appointment, your main place of work will be at Holsworthy Training & Business Centre but you may be required to work at any other premises occupied by the Employer or any of the Employer\xe2\x80\x99s Academies within Devon as directed by the Employer. Apprenticeship Role This new role offers an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate. The fully funded training will lead to a level 2 or 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting. Applicants should have a demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in accountancy or financial administration and prepared to undertake training with a local provider one day a week, whilst successfully completing through work experience, studying, training and development for the Level 2 or 3 AAT Accountancy qualification. You will be required to attend training in person or online as required by the training provider and complete course work to a high standard. Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To maintain the PS Financials Finance System (PSF)
• To deal initially with all financial queries from staff, students, suppliers and auditors, referring to the School Finance Lead as appropriate.
• To input / reconcile financial data promptly up to but not including trial balance.
• To input and process orders.
• To input suppliers` Invoices and credit notes.
• To raise debtor invoices and monitor payments.
• To input journals, including internal recharges.
• In conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer to prepare all documentation and computer records for close down at year end.
• To be aware of and comply with legal requirements for Audit and to fully support the audit Process.
• To support the Trust Finance Business Partners as requested.

This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below. The conditions of employment of teachers in the School Teachers\xe2\x80\x99 Pay and Conditions of Service Document apply to this post, whose holder is expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require, under the reasonable direction of the Principal.
Person Specification
Our Purpose:

• The schools in the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust exist to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person- academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally and environmentally.
• This is not confined to a traditional class-based education; instead, we provide a hub for children, parents, carers, staff and wider stakeholders to see each school as the heart of a healthy community. We raise aspirations and expectations for all, codified in our Trust mission statement.

The mission of our Trust is to provide the highest possible quality of education for all local children, in order to ensure pupils from all backgrounds are able to succeed. Qualifications Essential Desirable Educated to GCSE level or above including a minimum of GCSE grade C or Level 4/5 in Maths and English. Skills The ability to communicate effectively. Strong numeracy skills. Excellent IT skills. Must be able to drive. Good literacy skills. Personal/Other Relevant Attributes Able to process data accurately, working with consistently high levels of attention to detail.

• Ability to work without close supervision using initiative and judgement to solve day-to-day issues.
• Good interpersonal skills including a professional and approachable style.
• Able to work in accordance with deadlines and agreed objectives.

Positive, confident, and constructive in approach with high levels of enthusiasm and energy. Considerable personal enthusiasm with a high level of integrity and professionalism. Resilience \xe2\x80\x93 underpinned by good personal administrative and time management skills \xe2\x80\x93 the ability to work to deadlines and ensure completion. Operate with a consistent and clear set of moral values that are compatible with the mission and values of the Trust. Commitment to the highest standards of child protection. Commitment to equal opportunities \xe2\x80\x93 and to upholding Trust policies. Equal Opportunities

• The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community: a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We are an equal opportunities employer.
• Safeguarding
• The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

Job Types: Apprenticeship, Full-time Salary: \xc2\xa320,967.00 per year Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Okehampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 27/11/2023
Reference ID: 1228