Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT3931(e)

Full time

£43,421 - £46,464 per annum (Pay award pending)

You will be an employee of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust (BBCET).

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

c/o Sacred Heart High School

Fenham Hall Drive

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 9YH

Tel: 0191 2747373

e-mail: recruitment@bbcet.org

website: www.bishopbewickcet.org

The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust (BBCET) is a group of 34 Primary schools and 5 High schools across three local authorities (Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland).

At BBCET we want to ensure that all the children in our schools experience the best education possible. We are committed as a community of schools to support each other to develop and realise our full potential, so that in turn all employees, pupils and the families we serve thrive.

Due to the promotion of an existing member of our team we are seeking someone to join our enthusiastic and supportive finance team based in Fenham in the key role of Senior Accountant.

You will need to enjoy working in a busy environment and have excellent accounting, communication and IT skills to give effective support to the Trust.

This role requires someone fully qualified as an accountant. You should be capable of building relationships in an approachable, professional manner. You do not necessarily have to have experience in an educational establishment, although this would be an advantage.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

<ul>

<li>A competitive salary</li>

<li>Access to training and support to develop further</li>

<li>Equivalent of a minimum 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays</li>

<li>Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)</li>

<li>Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1&#37;).</li>

<li>Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing</li>

<li>Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme </li>

</ul>

We are committed to safeguarding and the protection of all our pupils therefore the post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Application forms and further details are available on the Trust website and returnable to: recruitment@bbcet.org

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please contact CFO Anthony.gollings@bishopbewickcet.org

Closing date: 9am Monday 22 April 2024

Interviews: to be held shortly after this date.

Please send applications via email to recruitment@bbcet.org

Permanent

Closing date:

22 April 2024