Finance and Administration Officer

To start as soon as possible

Scale 6 actual salary of £28,816 to £29,787 Term Time only + 2 weeks (41 weeks)

Fulham Cross Academy (FCA), an 11-16 converter academy with 6^th form is rated good by Ofsted. Together with Fulham Cross Girls’ School (FCGS) also rated good by Ofsted, it forms the Fulham Cross Academy Trust (FCAT), a small multi academy trust (MAT).

The Trust is passionate about both the academic achievement of its students and their growth as adult citizens and individuals. Drawn from the local inner-city community the school roll comprises a significant number of students eligible for Free School Meals and those for whom English is not their first home language.  The Trust has a highly inclusive focus, a strong ethos of celebrating diversity and a strong pastoral system. FCA also hosts a cohort of students from a local special school who become integrated into mainstream lessons as they develop.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance and Administration Officer to join the finance and admin teams based at Fulham Cross Girls’ School.   

We are looking for a well organised, responsible, friendly and enthusiastic person to join us.   The successful post holder will report to the Director of Finance.   You will be expected to have experience of using the full suite of Microsoft Office applications.  Experience of using SIMs is desirable but not essential as training will be given. A willingness to be trained in a new financial package is required.

If you are interested in joining us and wish to discuss the opportunity further please contact Tina Aryee, on 0207 381 3606.

The school offers:

• National pay & conditions, plus a range of further employee benefits.
• Comprehensive in-house training and external Professional Development package
• Supportive line management focused on Professional Growth
• Excellent transport links.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show they share this commitment; an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with the relevant legislation.  The successful candidate will be appointed to the Trust and will be expected to work on either of our sites.

We would welcome applications from candidates who have basic experience of a number of the financial tasks listed in the job description.  Please refer to the JD/Person Specification for the detail when completing the application form.  You are welcome to submit a CV but this must be accompanied by a completed application form. 

Closing date/time:  Midday on Monday 20^th March 2023

Interview date:  w/c 20^th March 2023

Please note we will be reviewing applications as and when they are received.  We maintain the right to appoint at any point within the process.