Finance Officer - Fees

32 hours per week (8am to 4pm)

• Four days per week, 52 weeks per year
King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas. We are looking for a Finance Officer - Fees to work within our Bursary, reporting to the Finance Manager. The Bursary at King Alfred School comprises of a small team of staff who manage the financial and administrative activities of the school. Each member of the team has their own expertise but are all expected to support each other and where necessary, step in for each other, to enable the smooth running of the department. It is essential that applicants:
• Have solid accounting/bookkeeping experience and in other areas of the finance function.
• AAT or equivalent qualification as a minimum.
• Have good IT skills, especially in Excel and accounting software.
• Are knowledgeable regarding accounting and administration systems.
We have excellent benefits which include:
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff).
• Free lunch during term time.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (5% employee contributions, 10% employer contributions) and associated life assurance scheme.
• Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme.
• Use of School gym facilities.
• Staff CPD.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form - www.kingalfred.org.uk Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 3 November 2024 We encourage people from all sections of the community to apply and particularly welcome applicants from groups which are currently under-represented in our workforce. All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, social media checks, and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. To read more about King Alfred's diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.


• Have solid accounting/bookkeeping experience and in other areas of the finance function.
• AAT or equivalent qualification as a minimum.
• Have good IT skills, especially in Excel and accounting software.
• Are knowledgeable regarding accounting and administration systems.
  
  We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
To read more about King Alfred's diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.

We have excellent benefits which include:
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff).
• Free lunch during term time.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (5% employee contributions, 10% employer contributions) and associated life assurance scheme.
• Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme.
• Use of School gym facilities.
• Staff CPD.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.