School Administrator and Finance Support

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a professional, well-educated and enthusiastic individual to support the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the finance function. Support teaching and learning by providing high quality administrative support as part of a committed and flexible administration team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising requisitions in Financial Live (training will be given).
• Assisting the Receptionist with receiving and checking off deliveries against requisitions.
• Matching up the POs, requisitions and delivery notes.
• Completing new supplier forms.
• Completing budget panel and Value for Money forms, in consultation with the Finance Manager.
• Entering petty cash claims into spreadsheet and scanning receipts.
• Maintaining Free School Meals records.
• Administering ParentPay system, recording amounts due and arranging necessary credits (training will be given).
• Understand and work within the Trust’s Financial Procedures.
• Liaise with the central finance team to resolve any purchase ordering queries.
• Deal with petty cash claims, ensuring paperwork is correct, reimbursing staff and submitting claims on the finance system.

Key Requirements:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills: to hold a minimum of GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in maths and English
• Training and/or qualification in administration / clerical or related activities to level 2 and working towards level 3
• Ability to present information in a logical, clear and concise format and to communicate this effectively to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems and skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

Rewards & Benefits:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme and Employee Car Lease Scheme)

• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme

• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)

• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Commitment to safeguarding

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.