Finance Officer

Connex Education; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational academy is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Officer to join their operations team in Bury St Edmunds. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Academy’s financial operations, ensuring robust processes and effective resource use. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy. The role offers a salary range of £28,183-£31,634 and includes generous benefits such as a local government pension scheme and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

37 days holiday rising to 39 after 5 years

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

DiscountForTeachers Scheme

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Academy’s financial operations with robust processes.
• Ensure effective use of resources across the Academy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Commitment to accuracy

Job description

Finance Officer

Salary: SET Grade 7 SCP 24-28 £30,024-£33,700 FTE

Actual Salary: £28,183-£31,634

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 4 weeks

Contract Type: Temporary with a view of permanent for the suitable candidate

Start Date: 23rd March

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Finance Officer to join our Operations team our thriving academy. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing significant experience, you’ll need to demonstrate a strong commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the Academy’s financial operations, ensuring robust financial processes and effective use of resources. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Academy.

About our Academy

Thriving, oversubscribed, co-educational and non-selective Bury high school on an exciting journey of school improvement. Our latest Ofsted report in April 2025 was glowing and indicative of an outstanding judgement.

Our new three-year development plan launched in September 2025, will guide our journey to an even more sophisticated level of provision for our wonderful community.

Join Shaw Education Trust

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our people are our greatest asset. We’re deeply committed to staff growth through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

What We Offer

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Full-time, all year staff receive: 37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service (including Bank Holidays)
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme with exclusive offers from hundreds of brands
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education with opportunities to grow, contribute and flourish
• Experienced leadership support and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit your CV on the advert or email [e-mail]

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.