Finance Officer

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Do you want to join a team that provides outstanding leadership, strategic direction and support to some of the best schools in the country? Do you want to play your part in delivering outstanding learning and teaching to young people in disadvantaged communities? If so, joining the Star team might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Star Central
Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.
The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

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Who we’re looking for*
We’re looking for a talented Finance Officer to join our Star Central Business Support Team. As an integral part of the team, you will be responsible for all aspects of financial administration, including purchase order processing and accounts payable and receivable.
You will be a confident team player, with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills, always prepared to “go the extra mile” to ensure the smooth running of the Central Office and an efficient and effective finance function

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You will have: *

• AAT or equivalent finance qualification.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in finance.
• Experience of using administrative systems and procedures.
• The ability to prioritise conflicting demands and thrive under pressure.
• The ability to take a problem solving approach to tasks, and develop well thought through, valid and financially sound solutions.

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About Star Academies*
Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 25 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.
We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

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Find out more*
Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Star Central by calling 0330 313 9800.

Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday, 20th February 2022 at midnight
Interview Date:1st, 2nd or 3rd March 2022
Proposed Start Date:To be confirmed.

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Application Process*
To apply for this vacancy please use the ’Apply for job’ link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

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Our Commitment*
Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.
We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Job Type: Permanent