Staffordshire University Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust of nineteen academies spread throughout Staffordshire. Due to our recent expansion we are looking to appoint a Finance & Accounts Assistant to start in Jan 2020 at our head office in Stone. The role will focus on supporting the finance and admin team through various roles and tasks as well as having the opportunity to demonstrate independent works skills, team working and progression. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or be working towards their AAT qualifications.

Please see the job description attached for further details.

All application forms and recruitment monitoring forms should be completed and returned to lallen@suatrust.co.uk by the closing date.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Have excellent ICT, written and verbal communication skills.

Have good organisational skills.

Professional telephone manner

Personal qualities

Be able to use your own initiative.

Be able to plan and manage your time effectively.

Have strong attention to detail.

Be self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.

Have a positive attitude.

Future prospects

What we can offer you:

A growing Multi Academy Trust with professional staff who work closely together for the benefit of everyone.

A friendly and supportive finance team.

Career progression and further training opportunities.

An opportunity to work for Staffordshire’s largest locally based Trust which has strong links to Staffordshire University.

Hours: 30 hours per week – Term Time Plus 3 weeks

Start Date: Jan 2020

Salary: Grade 3/ 4 dependant on AAT qualifications

Closing Date: 8^th November 2019

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Click here for further information.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide