Finance Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join their Finance Team. This full-time position involves working primarily at Sheffield Park Academy with occasional travel to other academies in Barnsley and Sheffield. Responsibilities include processing purchase ledger entries, performing bank postings, and completing month-end accounts. Candidates should have a minimum foundation level accounting qualification and relevant experience, coupled with excellent organisational skills. Competitive salary and generous benefits provided.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays

Professional development programme

Excellent pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum foundation level accounting qualification or apprenticeship qualification.
• Experience working in a financial role.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with stakeholders; process purchase ledger entries.
• Bank posting and nominal ledger analysis.
• Month and year-end account completion.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Foundation level accounting qualification

Job description

Finance Officer

Location: Barnsley & Sheffield

Starting salary: £36,120 gross per annum

Contract: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join the Finance Team working over the Yorkshire Cluster of United Learning academies. The academies are secondary schools based in Barnsley and Sheffield: Barnsley Academy, Fir Vale Academy, Sheffield Park Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy. The successful candidate will be based at Sheffield Park Academy, with occasional travel to other cluster academies.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate with stakeholders; process purchase ledger entries.
• Bank posting and nominal ledger analysis.
• Month and year‑end account completion.
• Carry out other operational duties as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum foundation level accounting qualification or apprenticeship qualification.
• Experience working in a financial role.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly focused, organised and detail‑oriented.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• One personal leave day per annum.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Outstanding professional development programme.
• Respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who commit to each other’s development.
• Opportunity to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies.
• Collaborative work across the cluster and United Learning.
• Highly sought‑after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Encouragement of open conversations about work‑life balance.

How to apply

The closing date for this post is midnight on 04 January 2026. Interviews will take place soon after.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button on our website at the vacancies page for Sheffield Park Academy. CVs are not accepted.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Commitment to safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.