HR and Finance Officer

**Establishment**: Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust **Location**: Aspirational Futures MAT Central Office, Euxton Lane, Chorley PR7 6TE **Salary**: 27269 - 31067 **Department**: ADM **Job Type**: Full Time

**Closing Date**: 17/03/2025 13:00 **Interview Date**: 26/03/2025 **Start Date**: As soon as possible

Additional Information

**Contract Type**:Permanent **Contract Term**:AYR - All year round **Hours per Week**:37.00 **Weeks per Year**:52.143 **Pay Grade**:NJC Grade 6, scale points 11-19 (£27269 -£31067)

The Role

**The Role**

**Central Team - HR and Finance Officer**

**Job Overview**

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional administrator to join our recently formed central team at Aspirational Futures Multi-Academy Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the HR, payroll and finance systems going forward. We are at a pivotal stage in our team development where we are focusing on improving our offer to member schools.

**Join Our Newly Formed Central Team as an HR & Finance Officer**

**Location**: Euxton, Chorley. PR7 6TE

**Salary**: £27269 - £31067

**Application Deadline**: 12 noon 17th March 2025

Are you an HR and/or finance professional ready to make a meaningful impact across multiple academies? Are you a people person with a desire to improve services and ultimately outcomes for the children in our schools? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where every day can bring new opportunities? If so, we want you to join our Academy Trust central team as an HR & Finance Officer

**Why Join Us?**

At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in ensuring our academies run smoothly, helping shape the future of education for our students.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:

- Leading the recruitment, selection, and induction processes across all academies within the trust.
- Managing HR and finance systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Acting as the go-to expert for our HR/Payroll systems, maintaining employee records and trust structures.
- Processing financial transactions, including orders, invoices, journals, and expenses.
- Supporting the integrity of financial data and ensuring compliance with statutory returns.
- Assisting with internal and external audits, providing timely information.
- Maintaining a strong understanding of employee needs across the trust, championing our vision and ethos.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Proven experience in HR and finance administration, preferably within the education sector.
- A keen eye for detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to treating all staff with respect.
- Proficiency in HR and finance systems with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and embracing new challenges.
- A flexible team player who’s ready to support administrative functions as needed.

**What We Offer**:

- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A chance to make a real difference across our family of academies.

**How to Apply**:
**Join Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust and be part of a team that’s passionate about shaping bright futures. Your next exciting opportunity starts here**Benefits**:
**Other**
- Cycle Solutions Cycle to work scheme
- Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
- UK Hleathcare

**Qualifications**:
**Qualification Title**

**Grade**
- NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Desirable
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
- Essential
- Professional full or part accountancy qualification
- Desirable
- CIPD or other appropriate HR qualification or relevant experience
- Desirable

**Skills**:
**Personal Attributes**
- Committed
- Desirable
- Dedicated
- Desirable
- The ability to be self-motivated and manage time effectively
- Desirable
- Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable with an understanding of your professional responsibilities.
- Desirable

**Abilities, Skills and Knowledge**
- Drive to further develop professional skills and knowledge
- Desirable

**Experience/Knowledge**
- Follow policies and procedures
- Desirable

Safeguarding Information

**At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.**:
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