FINANCE OFFICER

Salary:
£25,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm (37.5 hours per week)

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 27th September 2020

Westminster Academy is an Outstanding International Business and Enterprise academy serving a multi-ethnic community in Central London.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, energetic and highly organised Finance Officer to provide an efficient and accurate standard of finance administration in all transactions carried out at Westminster Academy. If you are passionate about using your skills in finance to improve standards and make a difference to the lives of young people, Westminster Academy would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be:

• Innovative, hardworking, supportive and open to new ideas.


• Have experience of the Access system and ideally have experience of working in the education sector, or at least evidence of working in a fast paced environment.


• Have a strong desire to positively impact upon students' learning, and a firm commitment to maintaining high standards in your work.


• Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will possess a sound knowledge of financial reporting and hands on experience of accounting principles.


• The ability to build strong working relationships with staff at all levels with confidence and enthusiasm is also key.

What we offer:

• An excellent programme of continuing professional development


• The opportunity to develop personally and professionally with structured performance management, and opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility


• Involvement in school and community events, such as International Evening, expressive arts performances, academic celebrations and hosting high profile visitors


• A commitment to staff well-being, including access to the local gym, weekly fitness sessions, staff social events and the end of term 'WA Big Breakfast'


• Perkbox membership, which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym membership, cinema tickets and free mobile phone insurance

Closing date: 27th September 2020.

Interview date: W/C 30th September 2020.

For further details and an application form, please visit the school website.

Please send your completed application form and confidential declaration by an email via the button below.

CVs are not acceptable.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.