Finance Officer

MERIDIAN TRUST; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Cambridge is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to assist with accounting tasks. Responsibilities include managing monthly supplier payments and payroll, as well as reconciling financial records. The ideal candidate will have experience in administration or accounting, along with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills. The position offers numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities and support for wellbeing.

Benefits

Great chance to work with a supportive team

Development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative or accounting environment.
• Highly organized, positive, and helpful under pressure.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable in conjunction with PSF or equivalent accounting software.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines effectively while maintaining high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trust Accountant in supporting, processing, and preparing accounting data.
• Manage monthly supplier payments and payroll administration.
• Reconcile the balance sheet and perform related accounting tasks.

Skills

Experience in an administrative or accounting environment

Highly organized and positive under pressure

Working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable

Ability to manage workload effectively

Tools

PSF or equivalent accounting software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trust Accountant in supporting, processing, and preparing accounting data for the training organisations within the Trust.
• Manage monthly supplier payments and payroll administration.
• Reconcile the balance sheet and perform related accounting tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative or accounting environment.
• Highly organised, positive and helpful under pressure.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable in conjunction with PSF or equivalent accounting software.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines effectively while maintaining high attention to detail.

About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013. We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. North Cambridge 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. Our 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 North Cambridge 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 Meridian Trust

Meridian 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. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT).
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our 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.