We are looking for an organised, efficient and motivated candidate to join our central team at our Head office in Folkestone from June 2024.

This is an entry level position with scope to develop. The successful candidate much demonstrate flexibility, confidentiality and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

A basic understanding of financial concepts, such as debits/credits would be an advantage. We are a small and friendly central team supporting 16 primary aged schools across the Diocese of Canterbury.

 

Main Duties (for full job description, please go to Kent Teach)

• Undertake a range of financial procedures, including placing orders, accounts payable, preparation of BACS payments, preparing sales invoices and credit card reconciliations.
• Enter transactions into cash book including online payments and occasional cash deposits
• Liaise with school staff re orders for goods and services achieving best value where possible
• Provide administrative support duties such as answering telephone and directing calls to the correct department. General photocopying, filing and scanning of documents to support both finance and administrative functions of the Trust
• Some procurement duties – Research alternative goods to obtain quotations & best value purchases across the Trust.
• Knowledge of audit and compliance and ensuring schools adhere to requirements of Academy Trust Handbook, Trust Finance Policy etc.

All applications to be made via Kent-Teach

Applications close at 12 noon on 31st May 2024

Interviews w/c 3rd June 2024