Finance Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - City Learning Trust

City Learning Trust

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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Job Purpose:

To assist with the processing orders and invoices accurately and in timely manor and any other associated duties.

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Duties & Key Responsibilities (Equate to 100%):

Process orders via the Trust's finance system
Record the Goods Received notes (GRN) on the finance system
Process non purchase order invoices via the finance system
Liaise with internal and external parties to resolve purchase order queries
Ensure that purchase order postings are compliant with the approved budget and query discrepancies
Adhere to the guidance as set out in the Academy Trust handbook
Monthly supplier statement reconciliations
Chase outstanding purchase orders to be fulfilled
Undertake any adhoc duties which are appropriate to the nature of the post

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Scope of the Job - List is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the Academy/Trust:

The post holder is required to be aware of, and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

In addition, they are to contribute to the achievement of the Trust's objectives through:

Safeguarding
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.

Equalities

Ensure that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation.

Health & Safety

Ensure a work environment that protects people's health and safety and that promotes welfare and which is in accordance with the CLT's Health and Safety Policy.

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NB: In addition to the ability to perform the duties of the post, issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children will need to be demonstrated

These will include:
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Motivation to work with children and young people_
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Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people._
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Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviors._
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Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline._

4. Behavioral Attributes

Customer focused.
Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect.
Open, honest and an active listener.
Takes responsibility and accountability.
Committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders and challenges barriers and blocks to provide an effective service.
Demonstrates a "can do" attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations.
Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision.
Is adaptable to change / embraces and welcomes change.
Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive.
Communicates effectively.
Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges.
Is committed to the continuous self development by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.