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Brymore is a State Boarding School for boys aged set in its own 60 acre site with a working farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities.
Are you passionate about finance and want to work in a role that helps to transform the lives of young people? Brymore Academy is on the lookout for a Senior Finance Assistant to play a pivotal role in our financial operations. This position is offered on a full time basis but offers the flexibility of a potential job share arrangement, making it ideal for those seeking part-time employment or looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.
In this multifaceted position, you'll be responsible for a diverse range of tasks essential to the smooth running of our finance department. From managing sales invoices for boarding fees to processing refunds and exploring additional funding streams for parents, you'll be at the heart of our financial processes.
Your role will involve maintaining clear records of debtors and initiating reminders for fee payments, collaborating closely with senior staff to ensure outstanding payments are followed up promptly. You'll also facilitate banking services for students, updating records and managing cash top-ups as needed, ensuring seamless financial transactions on a daily basis.
Your expertise will extend to setting up and maintaining parent payment records on our academy's payment system, SCOPAY, as well as overseeing account transfers and accurately recording income from various sources. With a keen eye for detail, you'll manage purchase orders, resolve delivery queries, and ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
As a vital member of our team, you'll collaborate with budget holders to share financial reports on a regular basis, providing valuable insights to inform decision-making processes.
Additionally, you'll provide support to our central finance team as needed, ensuring alignment with organisational financial goals and objectives.
With responsibilities ranging from managing petty cash and overseeing the Brymore lottery to processing claims and communicating with stakeholders, your role will be dynamic and varied. Your professionalism and communication skills will be key as you correspond with staff, parents, and suppliers, representing Brymore Academy with integrity and efficiency.
Moreover, you'll play an active role in supporting school events, including Open Days and weekend activities, handling cash takings with accuracy and diligence.
If you're a finance professional with a passion for education and a knack for financial management, we invite you to join us at Brymore Academy. Take the next step in your career and become an integral part of our vibrant community. Submit your application today, and embark on a rewarding journey with us!
Closing date: Midnight Monday 20th May 2024.
Interviews are anticipated to take place: Friday 24th May 2024.
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
