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The Phoenix Federation - Finance Assistant

  • Employer: Lewisham Schools
  • Reference: PF-FA
  • Published: Tue 24/01/2023, 15:40 PM
  • Closing on: Sat 18/02/2023, 15:40 PM
  • Working Pattern: Term Time
  • Hours: FULLTIME
  • Salary: £25,000 - £29,999
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Lucas Vale Primary School

The Phoenix Federation

Finance Assistant

To start ASAP

The Phoenix Federation consists of two primary schools in Deptford (the coolest High Street in London), Lucas Vale and Grinling Gibbons.

These are exciting and vibrant times at the Phoenix Federation. Under new leadership the schools are bursting with energy, ideas, and appetite for the future.

We are excited to have the opportunity to invite an individual who can under the guidance of the Executive Business Manager: be responsible for undertaking financial and administrative processes within the school to join our enthusiastic, happy, caring admin team.

This post is advertised at a Scale 4 salary (actual salary £25,480), 35 hours per week, 42 weeks per year.

Are you someone who can:

  • Demonstrate a good level of maths.
  • Manage day to day financial systems, including procurement and payment of invoices, BACS payments and monthly reconciliations.
  • Manage manual and computerised finance systems.
  • Work in a friendly and professional manner, with good attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
  • Undertake reception duties, such as answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries.

We can offer:

  • Engaged, lively and creative learners who take pride in their school.
  • A commitment to quality CPD.
  • A strong, forward thinking, collegiate leadership team.
  • Highly motivated, supportive and committed Team.
  • An engaged, supportive and effective governing body.

Application packs are available on our website or from either of the school offices.

We warmly welcome and encourage school visits. For more information call Tim Kay, Executive Business Manager on 07834 734 761.

Salary details
Salary: Scale 4 - £25,480, Term Time Only - 42 weeks.
Hours: 35 hours per week, full time.

Click here for an application form

Click here for the Job Description

Closing date: Friday 17^th February 2023

Interview date:  WC 20^th February 2023

Further information
The Phoenix Federation is dedicated to safer recruitment and the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a six-month probation period. The successful candidate will be required to complete the safer recruitment form and sign up to our policy of a Safer Workforce Culture.

Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Passport and Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. References will be requested prior to interview.

  • Employer: Lewisham Schools
  • Reference: PF-FA
  • Published: Tue 24/01/2023, 15:40 PM
  • Closing on: Sat 18/02/2023, 15:40 PM
  • Working Pattern: Term Time
  • Hours: FULLTIME
  • Salary: £25,000 - £29,999
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Lucas Vale Primary School

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