Finance and HR Assistant

The Axis Academy is an SEMH Free School establishedin 2020 to support pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficultiesin Cheshire East for 77 pupils aged 5-18 years old. At The Axis Academywe put each student at the centre of their education making the experience aspersonally tailored as possible and providing the right environment for all tosucceed. We do this while allowing them to understand and address thenature of specific mental health needs. We create a nurturing approach toeducation where children feel safe and supported and that their needs andobstacles in life are understood and addressed by empathetic patient membersof staff who show compassion and appreciate the needs and requirements of allpupils.

All children are offered a varied interesting andinspiring curriculum with a focus on vocational and well-being subjects as wellas academic subjects.

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled motivatedand enthusiastic person to support the Office Manager with the compliance ofadministrative tasks with a particular emphasis on financial and HR functions.

We recognise that attracting and retaining the highestquality candidates means offering a flexible working environment. We consider avariety of flexible arrangements including job-sharing flexible start andfinish times and hybrid opportunities where appropriate. By adopting aflexible approach we empower our staff to bring their best selves to workevery day fostering creativity commitment and resilience. Our teams remaindiverse motivated and aligned with our vision of transforming childrens livesthrough world-changing education. We believe that by investing in the wellbeingand professional fulfilment of our staff we are also investing in the futuresof the communities we serve.

Successful candidates are encouraged to discussflexible working at the interview stage in line with the statutory dayone right principle and ensuring equal opportunities for all groups ofprospective employees

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouragedat which time you can meet our Office Manager Lisa Lee who will be able toanswer any questions you may have.

Visit dates and times:

23^rd September 2026 3.00pm

28^th September 2026 11.30am

30^th September 2026 8.00am

Please contact Lisa via email to book your visit.

Please note this vacancy willclose at 5.00pm on 9^th October 2026.

Yours sincerely

Dan Blundred Headteacher

Overall purpose of the role:

To provide comprehensive and effective administrationand office support to the school assisting the Office Manager with HR andfinance duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Main duties will include but are not limited to:

Human Resources

Assisting in the routineadministrative arrangements in relation to the recruitment interviewing andvetting of applicants

Marketing of individual vacancies

Assisting the Office Manager withthe onboarding paperwork for new staff

Recording and reporting CPD and professional learning

Assisting in the DBS application process of successfulcandidates and renewals of existing staff

Entering employee data into computer database

Assisting with the maintenance of the schools SingleCentral Record

Financial Management

Ordering goods and services atbest value in line with approved procedures

Entering purchase orders in linewith financial information system

Managing the process for paymentof all original approved purchase invoices

Assisting with the administration of any communitylettings in line with agreed policy

Assisting with the reconciliation process of monthlycredit card statements

Demonstrating financial procedure compliance and goodpractice

General

Ensuring security procedures are followed when peopleenter and exit the school in line with safeguarding requirements

Participating in training and other learningactivities and performance development as required

Undertaking duties related to the work of the schoolappropriate to the post assigned by the Officer Manager

Awareness of and compliance with policies andprocedures relating to child protection safeguarding health and safetyconfidentiality and data protection

Always maintaining complete confidentiality

Contributing to the overall ethos / work / aims of theTrust

Note: Post holders will be expected to be flexible inundertaking duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be askedto perform duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of thepost and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

The YES Trust is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share thiscommitment. Child safety recruitment procedures operate and appointment issubject to references satisfactory to the school enhanced DBS qualificationscheck and all other relevant employment checks.

Fantasticsupport both internally and from the wider Trust

Accessto training and CPD including further professional qualifications.

Specialisttraining where required

Cycleto work scheme

Flexibleand supportive approach to work

Freelunch at school

Freeparking (including charging stations on most sites)

Nurserybenefits

Perkbox- vouchers discounts and wellbeing

Qualifications/Training:

Evidence ofcontinuing professional development

Professionalqualification in Schools Business or Accountancy

Relevant Experience and Knowledge:

Experience of working in a school

Experience of School Financial and HRprocedures and regulations

Qualifications/Training:

Good standardof general education to include 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English A-C)

Willingness toundertake training and development

Relevant Experience and Knowledge:

Good knowledgeand understanding of administrative procedures

High level ofcompetence using email databases and working with Microsoft Office Suite

High level ofaccuracy and confidentiality

Excellentliteracy and numeracy skills

Experience ofefficiently handling enquiries from stakeholders

Professional/Personal Skills and Qualities:

Friendlypatient and approachable demeanour

Self-motivated and organised abilityto work calmly under pressure and to meet deadlines

Remain calm when workingunder pressure

Able to seek advice and support whennecessary

Excellent inter-personal skills

Confidentiality tact and diplomacy inrelationships with all members of our school community

Commitment to continuousimprovement

Able to be flexible with hours ifsituations arise

Open minded and receptive to newideas

Ability to show patienceand empathy

Always protect personal/sensitive data and work and incompliance with Data Protection regulations

Commitment to the schoolsethos aims and its whole community

Commitment to the higheststandards of child protection and safeguarding