Person Specification - Finance Officer It is expected that the successful candidate will satisfy the following specification: Specification Essential Desirable Appropriate financial qualification(s) and / or significant Qualifications experience in this field. Sound general educational sufficient to meet the operational and intellectual requirements of the post. Literate and numerate: GCSE Level for English and Maths. Experience Evidence of finance, business and administrative management Experience experience to support the day-to-day operation of a of trust. Evidence of the ability to operate finance process and compliance. Experience of implementing new systems / procedures / controls. Knowledge of payroll procedures. Working knowledge of financial software / systems. Conversant and up-to-date with general financial regulations. Ability to prepare financial reports combined with operational experience. Knowledge of the implications of VAT. Sound working knowledge and understanding of methods of ordering, contracts, purchasing, value for money and best value. Successful evidence of undertaking collaborative activities Personal Previous role with other areas of an organisation Qualities within Finance Demonstration of a strong drive to secure sustainable management to improvements, plus the skills to turn high aspirations into a high realities. Ability to deal with real and sometimes difficult issues in a standard. confident, fair and consistent way. Ability to keep abreast of developments and changes in associated legislation and guidance and communicate information to colleagues as appropriate. Planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines. Being a role model with regard to conduct, living the school and trust values, commitment and determination to succeed.
Person Specification - Finance Officer It is expected that the successful candidate will satisfy the following specification: Specification Essential Desirable Qualifications Appropriate financial qualification(s) and / or significant experience in this field. Sound general educational sufficient to meet the operational and intellectual requirements of the post. Literate and numerate: GCSE Level for English and Maths. Experience Evidence of finance, business and administrative management experience to support the day-to-day operation of a trust. Evidence of the ability to operate finance process and compliance. Experience of implementing new systems / procedures / controls. Knowledge of payroll procedures. Working knowledge of financial software / systems. Conversant and up-to-date with general financial regulations. Ability to prepare financial reports combined with operational experience. Knowledge of the implications of VAT. Sound working knowledge and understanding of methods of ordering, contracts, purchasing, value for money and best value. Experience of Personal Qualities Successful evidence of undertaking collaborative activities with other areas of an organisation Demonstration of a strong drive to secure sustainable improvements, plus the skills to turn high aspirations into realities. Ability to deal with real and sometimes difficult issues in a confident, fair and consistent way. Ability to keep abreast of developments and changes in associated legislation and guidance and communicate information to colleagues as appropriate. Planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines. Being a role model with regard to conduct, living the school and trust values, commitment and determination to succeed. Previous role within Finance management to a high standard.
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