Chief Finance Officer – CFO

Chief Finance Officer – CFO

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT3900(e)

Part time - term time plus specified days

£47,420 - £51,515 per annum (actual salary £26,241 - £28,507 per annum)

This school has Academy status and is part of Valour Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Beech Hill Primary School

Linhope Road

West Denton

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 2LW

Term Time only working 3 days each week total 22.5hrs

(Includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

Additional 10 days in preparation of termly audits and staff training

Fixed term initially (July 2024- September 2025)

Valour Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Accountant to join the teams at Walbottle Village Primary and Beech Hill Primary. The post holder’s main duties will be:

<ul>

<li>Working closely with the CEO and School Business managers to ensure the smooth operation of the finance systems.</li>

<li>Managing bank reconciliations, input monthly payroll transactions.</li>

<li>Working with Academy Finance System - PS Financials (experience desirable), further develop system, input financial data, produce reports and reconcile transactions.</li>

<li>Manage and process all reports to EFA/DfE.</li>

<li>Operate end processes including VAT returns, audit and preparation, trial balances and end of year accounts.</li>

<li>Produce accounts and trial balances and report to CEO and Valour Trustees</li>

</ul>

The schools are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

Application packs will be available to collect from Beech Hill Primary school and will also be available through our website www.walbottlevillage.newcastle.sch.uk https://www.beechhill.newcastle.sch.uk/ and through www.jobs.newcastle.gov.uk

Please send completed application packs to admin@beechhill.newcastle.sch.uk or post to Beech Hill Primary School, Linhope Rd, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LW Please telephone 0191 2678113 if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Tuesday 16th April 2024 12noon

Shortlisting Date: Friday 19th April 2024

Interview Date: Monday 29th April 2024

Fixed Term

Closing date:

16 April 2024