Finance Officer

King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas.

We are looking for a Finance Officer to work within our Bursary. The Bursary at King Alfred School comprises a small team of staff who manage the financial and administrative activities of the school. Each member of the team has their own expertise but are all expected to support each other and where necessary, step in for each other, to enable the smooth running of the Bursary.

As part of the role, the Finance Officer will liaise with the administrative and teaching staff throughout the school.

We have excellent benefits which include:

· 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

· Free term time lunch

· Contributory Pension Scheme

· Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme

· Use of School gym facilities

· Staff CPD

· Flexible working can be considered

· Cycle to wok scheme

It is essential that applicants:

· experience working within a Finance department

· knowledge of accounting and administration systems and experience of purchase ledger and bank reconciliations

· have good IT skills, especially in Excel

· possess good written and verbal communication skills

· are knowledgeable regarding accounting and administration systems

We encourage people from all sections of the community to apply and particularly welcome applicants from groups which are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Tuesday 4th April 2023

We reserve the right to close the deadline early if we have sufficient applications.

To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form - www.kingalfred.org.uk.

All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 04/04/2023