Finance Assistant Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
We are seeking to appoint an organised and conscientious Finance Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end to end processing of the School’s monthly payroll using Sage 50 payroll, including accounting and audit liaison, and by leading on day-to-day accounting and financial management.
Job information
Salary: The salary will be in the region of £25k – £30k per annum, depending on relevant skills and qualifications.
Hours of work: Full time hours, 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday (09:00 – 17:00)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: West Avenue, Gosforth
Benefits: Employer pension contribution
Excellent and easily accessible location from throughout the region
Free parking available nearby or the possibility to apply for a parking permit
Fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee remission policy
Free staff lunches are available during term time in the school dining room
Corporate Metro card scheme and cycle to work scheme
Paid holiday entitlement of 28 days per annum to be taken during school holidays
Job description
Application Form
Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent school in the North East of England providing continuity of education for boys only from age three to 18. We are passionate about boys’ learning and their development as young men of excellent character.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of an ambitious and growing school. By joining our team, you would be committing to supporting the welfare and development of the pupils.
Full details of the role’s responsibilities can be found in the job description.
To discuss any questions about the role, please contact Human Resources, on [email protected].
How to apply
Applicants should complete and return our application form, together with a concise supporting letter detailing how their experience and knowledge would ensure the success of this role.
Applications may be e-mailed to [email protected] or posted to Human Resources, Newcastle School for Boys, West Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4ES.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 08 June 2023 with interviews likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 12 June 2023.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
- This role would amount to regulated activity.
- Motivation to work with children and young people.
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We particularly encourage applications from applicants who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background.
For further information, please contact: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please submit all applications via our website: https://newcastleschool.co.uk/vacancies/finance-assistant/
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Finance Assistant
