Finance Officer

elatschools; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust seeks a Finance Officer to enhance financial operations at Bower Park Academy. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively. The position offers professional development and flexible working opportunities, alongside a supportive team environment.

Benefits

High quality professional development

Supportive colleagues

Flexible working opportunities

Staff assistance programme

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in finance-related roles is essential.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Join the Central Services Team to support financial operations.
• Manage financial reporting and ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and present findings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant experience and qualifications

Job description

Salary: £20,089 - £21,910

Grade 5 Spinal Point 18-24

£34,416-£37,536 FTE

(Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

22.5 hours per week

42 weeks per year

Required September 2025

Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ – and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams so pupils are ready to be kind, confident and impactful world citizens. To help us, we wish to appoint a Finance Officer to join the Trust’s Central Services Team, based at Bower Park Academy.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The relevant experience and qualifications
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• The ability to meet challenging deadlines, show initiative and manage time effectively
• The ability to prioritise, plan and organise with meticulous attention to detail

In return, we offer:

• High quality professional development
• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme

Please complete applications by 12pm on 1st July 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

Empower Learning Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer that is committed to safer recruitment. All applicants must be prepared to undergo screening to confirm their suitability to work with children.

For further information about this role, please contact Carol Wall, Head of Finance [e-mail]