Finance Assistant

Nexus Education Schools Trust

NEST are recruiting a Finance Assistant to provide financial support to schools within the Trust.

Salary: Commensurate with experience S5 – S6 (£28,125 - £30,630)
Location: NEST Central Office, Brackley Road, Beckenham BR3 1RF
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 36 hours a week - 52 weeks per year
Reports to: Accounts Payable Manager
Start Date: To start immediately or at the earliest possible opportunity
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024 – 12pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024
We retain the right to conduct interviews and make an early appointment if a suitable candidate is identified.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the Trust’s central finance team, which is a happy, inclusive and hardworking team based at Worsley Bridge Primary School. The wider NEST finance team currently comprises over 20 staff, many of whom have progressed within their chosen roles.

Previous experience of working in a finance environment is desirable. NEST have a career pathway for finance staff and offer comprehensive training which can lead to formal qualifications in finance and accounts. Successful candidates who wish to develop their career may apply for apprenticeship training supported by NEST.

The role involves providing financial support to the central trust and partner schools, whilst ensuring that Trust financial processes and procedures are followed. The role will be line managed and supported by the Accounts Payable Manager.

As this role involves providing support to partner schools, the successful candidate may be required to travel to different school locations, so access to their own vehicle is desirable.

Nexus Education School Trust Central Office is located in an attractive, spacious setting at Worsley Bridge Primary School in Beckenham. We are within walking distance of two train stations, and there is free parking in adjacent streets.

NEST is a growing Multi Academy Trust, presently with 20 primary schools across Bromley, Southwark, Lewisham and Kent. Our schools have benefited from capital investment over the last five years and provide excellent learning opportunities for our pupils. We partner with several multi academies and maintained groups of schools. NEST are accountable for the work of the Thames South Teaching School Hub, delivering teacher training and development in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.

Nexus Education Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS clearance.

We can offer successful candidates:

• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Strong school partnerships
• Happy, supportive and motivated team
• Appropriate resources, environment and support
• Innovative and collaborative organisation
• Annual leave entitlement is dependent on scale and point on appointment
• Staff benefits including cycle to work scheme

More information about the ethos, mission and values of NEST can be found on our website at www.nestschools.org.

Applications should be emailed via the button below no later than midday on 20th November 2024. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.