Learning through the creative and performing arts
Based in the centre of Liverpool, our school, sponsored by The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, opened in September 2014. We provide children with a broad and balanced curriculum and have a particular focus on the creative and performing arts. We currently have 545 children from Reception to Year 9.
LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565 - is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
We currently have a number of Teaching ads for 1st September 2024
We are advertising full time vacancies for LIPA Multi Academy Trust
Academy Finance Officer
Full time, 37.5 hours
Pay: £29,269.00-£31,364.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Due to the continued success and ongoing expansion of LIPA School and LIPA Sixth Form, we are looking to appoint an Academy Finance Officer to join our team on full-time, fixed term basis.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Trust’s Central Team. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer you will be responsible for efficient and effective provision of quality statutory financial information, provide support to the Trust Board, Chief Finance Officer, budget holders and other relevant stakeholders of the Multi Academy Trust.
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring all income is received, coded and accounted for, preparing weekly/monthly bank statement reconciliations and VAT returns, preparing and co-operating with termly ISRs, annual audits, deal with all finance queries with staff, suppliers and stakeholders, support in preparation of updating financial policies across the Trust and develop services offered by the Trust’s Central Team.
The successful candidate must have a business or accountancy qualification and hold membership of a relevant professional body. You will have a high degree of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail and be organised and methodical in your approach to work. Experience of working in a school, college or sixth form is essential as the post holder will need a good understanding of Trust finance/funding arrangements. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and an accounting software (Xero, Approval Max, Edupay, Budget planning or similar) are essential. In addition, you will be approachable, with a positive, hand-on attitude and the ability to work well within a team. You will need good interpersonal and communication skills as you will be required to communicate with a range of individuals at all levels within the business and answer queries effectively with tact and diplomacy.
You will need be able to obtain satisfactory DBS clearance for this position.
In return we offer a competitive salary, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, 24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays,
Closing date for applications: Friday 23 August 2024 at 12pm.
You can download the attached application form and further details for this post. CVs will not be accepted. Please can you send your application to hr-enquiries@lipaprimary.org.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form before interviews.
All documents can be found below.
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