Administrative and Finance Assistant

We are seeking to appoint an  Administrative and Finance Assistant who will work alongside the Business Support Officer to ensure the smooth running of the school office. You will be the first port of call for parents/carers, children, colleagues, governors, directors, contractors and professionals providing excellent front of house. We are looking for a colleague with strong attention detail, good customer service and excellent IT skills.

This role will involve:

• Organising, and processing a high volume of data through our internal systems.
• Assisting the Business Support Officer with various administrative tasks.
• Communicating effectively with all stakeholders in a professional and friendly manner.
• Processing financial transactions including raising purchase orders, cash handling.
• Maintaining our school’s information management system to ensure our data is accurate.

This role will be primarily based at Whitehouse Primary School however you will be expected to work accross the Trust to support other schools as and when required. Ongoing training will be provided as part of the role.

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Experience of working within a similar role.
• Ability to use their own initiative.
• Can work alone or as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Well-developed IT skill including good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft applications.
• Good written and verbal communication.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

Looking for more information? If you would like to discuss this opportunity informally or would like to visit the school please contact Mrs C McDonald, Finance Business Partner or Miss L Bilton, Head of Business Services on 0191 228 4090.

Interested in applying? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying Person Specification and Job Description and complete an application form via North East Jobs by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Thursday 20th June 2024.