Finance Assistant - Full-time

We have an exciting opportunity to fill the vacancy of a Finance Assistant at Veritas Multi Academy Trust. Our team is looking to welcome a new colleague, supporting all three schools within the trust., Warden House Primary School became a Primary Academy in 2013 and has been judged by OFSTED as an outstanding school. We joined Veritas Multi Academy Trust in September 2015. The school has a deep heritage as a primary school offering the highest quality of education for children in Deal. As a Primary Academy, Warden House has a curriculum that targets excellence not just in English and mathematics but in all subjects. As part of Veritas Multi-Academy Trust, we work closely with our colleagues from our other Trust schools - Mundella Primary School in Folkestone and Pilgrims' Way Primary School in Canterbury.
Our inspiring school environment includes extensive grounds, dedicated music room, expansive library, breakfast and after-school club, on-site nursery, two football pitches, woodland area, environmental pond and a range of play equipment to keep our children active and engaged. Such resources enable our children to become confident and well-rounded individuals with a deep capacity for learning. Lessons are engaging and follow a rigorous curriculum with regular intervals of assessment to ensure our children are embedding their learning. As a result, our children make strong progress across the curriculum.
Our aim is to make learning irresistible; we want all children to develop a thirst for learning and push themselves to be the best that they can be.
Our values underpin all aspects of school life. Children are taught to be positive in their learning; to understand the importance of being good partners; to be independent in their learning and be determined when always striving for their best. Children are taught to be responsible members of the school community and then society and ultimately successful in their studies.
Should you wish to find out more, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

This will be predominantly based at one of our schools (Deal or Folkestone) but will include travel to our other schools.
You will need excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills, possess confidence and initiative and a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our innovative Trust Business Team.
Previous finance experience is desirable but training will be provided on our specific systems and processes.
The successful candidate will also have the following qualities:
+ Great attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
+ Experience of using databases and MIS
+ Be flexible and able to work unsupervised
+ Strong professional communication skills
+ Have a 'can do' mindset working collaboratively across the wider trust's central Finance Tea
We offer a positive and thriving school environment, a great staff team and a commitment to continuing professional development. The post is for 37 hours a week, all year round.
Flexible working will be considered.
If you feel you have what it takes then we would love to hear from you.