Finance Officer
About Us Harris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and all-inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our ‘Outstanding’ judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. We are one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment. The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures. In 2019 we were designated as a ‘World Class’ school because of the amazing work we do to develop students’ skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be, World Class. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Management of purchase orderingManagement of purchase invoices and staff expenses, including raising and completing BACsEnsuring all relevant academy bank reconciliations are processed on a weekly and monthly basisManaging credit card paymentsReconciling petty cash and processing Academy banking for cash and chequesProcessing of bursary claimsRaising of Sales and Inter-company InvoicesLiaising with cost centre budget holders in respect of their monitoring and reporting proceduresManaging Parent Pay systemProviding finance reports in relation to peripatetic Music tuition, Curriculum consumables being sold to Students including Trips reporting via ParentpayDealing with finance related queriesMaintaining an appropriate finance filing systemEnsuring the academy’s finance procedures operate in accordance with statutory guidance, Academies financial regulations and academy guidelinesReading and understanding the Academies Financial handbook and the Federation Scheme of DelegationOverseeing the contracts register at the AcademySupporting in any tendering processWorking with the Federation Business Partner when contracts are due for renewal and ascertain value for money and quality of service are in line with expectationsWorking with Federation Business Partner and Principal in understanding priorities for expenditure and promoting effective spend of resources and ensuring value for moneyAssisting Finance Business Partner with internal and external audit requirement Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Educated to A level or equivalentKnowledge of school finance systemsKnowledge of a variety of financial recording systemsKnowledge of the budget setting processUnderstanding of the role and function of external auditAt least 3 years’ experience working in a finance departmentExperience of working within financial controlsExperience of assisting with budget setting and budget management For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
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