About this role
? WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a Primary Compliance Assistant to support the effective financial administration of nursery and wraparound care provision, delivering an excellent service to academies, parents and carers while ensuring accuracy, compliance and strong financial controls.
The actual salary for this role will be £25,541 (37.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year).
? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Working across our primary academies, your responsibilities will include:
Reconciling payments received through ParentPay and other approved payment systems, ensuring accurate allocation across parent, pupil and service accountsInvestigating and resolving payment discrepancies, refunds and account queries in collaboration with academy colleagues and familiesMaintaining accurate financial records, producing income reports and monitoring outstanding balancesFollowing financial procedures and maintaining clear audit trails for all transactionsCreating, checking and issuing nursery and wraparound care invoices accurately and on timeApplying funded hours, discounts and fee adjustments using attendance and booking informationManaging parent and carer accounts, including setting up new users and maintaining accurate recordsCommunicating clearly with parents and carers regarding charges, invoices, payments and account balancesProcessing booking amendments and updating charges promptly and accuratelyMonitoring outstanding nursery and wraparound care balances and maintaining debt recovery recordsContacting parents and carers regarding overdue payments in a professional, sensitive and consistent mannerManaging agreed payment plans and monitoring adherence to arrangementsEscalating outstanding arrears in line with academy procedures and providing supporting information to leaders WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have:
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsGood ICT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and management information systemsExperience of working effectively with colleagues, parents and carersThe ability to work independently, use initiative and solve problemsA flexible and adaptable approach to changing demandsThe ability to work collaboratively as part of a teamStrong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlinesExcellent attention to detail and accuracy in your work For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
? APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
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OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowi...