MY client based in Guisborough is looking for a Business Coordinator to join their team on a permanent basis.

The main purpose of the role is to organise and manage administrative systems relating to resources and finance within Trust and make a major contribution to the successful management and administration.

Duties include:

• Contribute to the preparation of a realistic and balanced budget for the schools within the Trust
• Actively monitor and control expenditure, using accurate coding to maximise the benefits to all budgets and grants, achieving value for money
• Monitor financial trends and providing a basis for forecasting future years’ budgets
• Be responsible for the effective management of financial administrative procedures, including responsibility for compliance with financial regulations
• Identify the need for, select and manage the ordering of supplies, services and equipment for the school including the authorisation of invoices within the Trusts Accounting software
• Manage procurement and commissioning, prepare specifications for contracts, SLA’s and tenders, and monitor the provision of support services in line with contracts and SLA’s.
• Ensure the proper collection, reconciliation and banking of any monies received by the school
• Ensure all expenditure is correctly coded to ensure maximum use of all budgets and grants
• Maintain an inventory and register of assets
• Manage site specific insurance claims and issues (including making claims) and ensure that contingency plans are in place in liaison with the SLT
• Monitor and evaluate the operation of financial policies and procedures, recommending changes as required
• Prepare accurate financial returns as required by the local authority and / or other relevant bodies, such as Catch Up Funding, Pupil Premium, Sports Premium and Nursery returns
• Maintain the cashless payment systems for the schools in the Trust

Essential

• Educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent related work experience, plus a minimum of 4 GCSEs at A-C grade, including Maths and English
• Ability to develop services and systems applicable for effective record keeping and school administration management
• Excellent spread sheet and/or database skills.
• Knowledge of school financial procedures
• Experience of managing budget management, financial reporting and procurement
• Ability to produce, analyse and evaluate financial information
• Confident and competent in financial management
• Full working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety and Safeguarding procedures.

Desirable

• Recognised Finance or School Business Management qualification
• Previous experience of premises management and contracts legislation
• Knowledge of health and safety including risk assessments
• Experience of working in a school environment

Salary: £30k-32k

Hours: 37hrs per week, TTO + 10 days

Role: Permanent position, subject to passing a DBS and background checks

CPMiddlesbrough

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