Finance Officer

AD WARRIOR; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust located in Cambridge is seeking a Finance Officer. The successful candidate will assist in processing accounting data, manage supplier payments, and payroll administration. Applicants should have experience in administration/accounting, a full driving license, and knowledge of accounting software. The position offers a range of benefits, including career development opportunities and support for mental health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative or accounting environment.
• Must have a full valid driving license and access to their own means of transport.
• Have a working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable in conjunction with PSF or equivalent accounting software.
• Possess the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines effectively whilst maintaining high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trust Accountant in processing and preparing accounting data.
• Handle monthly supplier payments and payroll administration.
• Reconcile balance sheet.

Skills

Experience in administrative or accounting environment

Full valid driving license

Knowledge of accounts payable/receivable

Ability to manage workload effectively

Tools

PSF or equivalent accounting software

Job description

Finance Officer

Location Cambridge

Salary: Grade 7 Points 12-19 £25,193.74 - £28,244.51 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 21/08/2025

The Role

The Trust have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join their expanding team as a Finance Officer.

This role will assist the Trust Accountant in supporting, processing, and preparing accounting data for the training organisations within the Trust. This is a dynamic role with responsibility for a variety of tasks from monthly supplier payments and payroll administration to reconciliation of the balance sheet and plenty more between.

The Opportunity:

• A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team.
• To work within one of the most respected and admired Multi-Academy Trusts in the Country.
• To develop new and existing skills within a finance role with access to development opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative or accounting environment.
• Must have a full valid driving license and access to their own means of transport.
• Have a working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable in conjunction with PSF or equivalent accounting software.
• Possess the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines effectively whilst maintaining high attention to detail.

About the Academy

The Academy opened in 2013. They are located in Cambridge and they are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. The Academy values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to ensure every child is known and valued, and that every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner. Their school has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Ofsted cited that pupils confirmed that the school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes The Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern.

About the Trust

The Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through their dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through their Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Trust, please do not hesitate to apply.

The Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.