At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as ‘outstanding’ in every way.
We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.
About the role:
As a Finance Administration Assistant at High Peak School you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside the team based at the Corporate Support Office, you will be operating all accounting procedures and resolving any problems including the processing and payment of all goods and services provided to the School, the operation of all bank accounts, ensuring that a full reconciliation is undertaken at least once per month, maintaining an assets register, preparation of invoices and collection of fees and other dues, booking School monies and overseeing Petty Cash system.
About you:
Ideally, for this role, we are looking for someone who has general knowledge of operating, maintaining and developing financial procedures and experience in dealing with financial matters. Ideally you will have AAT or associated degree and experience of working within a similar role within a residential setting/school setting. You will have experience and knowledge in purchase ledger and payment runs, sales ledger and debt collection, credit card collation, payroll and expenses collation, nominal ledger, cash balances maintenance, reconciliations and administration and day to day banking procedures. We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions.
Why work for us?
· a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
· a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
· continued professional development and training
· contributions to your pension
· a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people
Benefits include:
· £500 refer-a-friend bonus
· OFSTED bonuses
· life insurance
· cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
· discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
· birthday treats
· long service and employee of the month awards
· employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
· optional flu jab
About us:
High Peak School, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist residential primary and secondary education setting in Disley near Stockport for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 16. We support and care for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, individuals on the autism spectrum and young people with ADHD, dyspraxia and dyslexia.
We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.
Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.
The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.