Finance Assistant Pontefract, England
Job description
Ackworth School is steeped in history. We started as a school in 1779 and are often known locally as "the Quaker school". We have a traditional feel, and our ethos is firmly founded in our Quaker roots, but we equip our pupils to face the modern world, educating children from countries all round the world as well as day pupils much closer to home in Barnsley, Wakefield and Pontefract.
We are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to provide support to the finance team primarily, assisting with the purchase ledger and credit control. The main duties of the role will include providing business support by handling all aspects of invoice processing, statement reconciliations, credit control and ensuring all internal and external queries are dealt with in a professional manner.
If you would like to be part of our inclusive school and small team then visit our website for a detailed job description and person specification.
In return we offer:
- a competitive salary and generous fee remission of 50% for the children of our staff.
- all food and refreshments during the working day.
- free on-site parking.
- flexible pension and health benefits including employee assistance programme
- a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school.
- a committed parent community which plays an active part in the school.
- a beautiful working location within easy travelling distance of the main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.
The working hours are 37.5 per week. The hours are fixed around the working times of the school with a greater degree of start and finish times in the school holidays. The salary for the role is £21,000 to £23,000.
To apply, please complete a support staff application form which can be downloaded from the school’s website. Sorry, we do not accept CV’s. https://www.ackworthschool.com/staff/careers/
Applications should be sent to:
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd May at 9.00am.
Interviews will be held the week after. We reserve the right to interview candidates as they apply.
Please take time to read the school's recruitment process document in order that you are clear about the process and expectations in line with safer recruitment. Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website within “Working For Us”. Please take time to read the school's recruitment process document in order that you are clear about the process and expectations in line with safer recruitment.
Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.
Candidates are required to complete a school application form as part of the process. This can be downloaded from the website at www.ackworthschool.com. CV's cannot be accepted. Further details are on the school's website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pontefract: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/05/2023
