Finance Officer

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Catcliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded AAT qualification

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

New Collaborative Learning Trust is seeking a Finance Officer based at Brinsworth Academy. The role provides financial support, administration and advice across the Trust, with the Trust Finance Manager for higher level tasks and management accounts.

You will work primarily at Brinsworth Academy with flexibility to cover other sites. AAT qualification funding and career progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with monthly financial administration.
• Familiarity with VAT and HMRC regulations.
• Willingness to work towards AAT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support, administration and advice across the Trust.
• Support the Trust Finance Manager on higher level financial tasks.
• Assist with management accounts preparation and data quality control.
• Work across Brinsworth Academy and other school sites as required.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Accounting systems

Willingness to study AAT

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Integrated financial accounting systems

Job description

Finance Officer (Based at Brinsworth Academy)

Key Information

Location: New Collaborative Learning Trust

Salary: School Support Staff salary scale, Band F (Points 12-17). Actual Salary (£29,542-£32,046)

Contract Type: Full Time (37 hours), Full Year

Contract Term: Permanent

Dates

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

About this Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team and be at the forefront of our organisational development

We are seeking a Finance Officer to work with the Secondary Trust Finance Team to provide a comprehensive range of financial support, administration and advice across the Trust. The post holder will closely support the Trust Finance Manager on higher level financial tasks including management account preparation and quality control of financial data.

The successful candidate will have, or be willing to work towards, a finance qualification (e.g. AAT). They should have strong numeracy skills, excellent attention to detail and a comprehensive knowledge of monthly financial administration and integrated financial accounting systems. You should have a willingness to work flexibly within the team and have strong organisational and time management skills. A knowledge of financial and accounting policy and regulations such as VAT and HMRC is essential.

In return, NCLT will support you in the advancement of your finance career, including providing funded Continuing Professional Development (such as the AAT qualifications) and the opportunity for progression as the role develops.

The role will be predominantly based at Brinsworth Academy but there must be flexibility to work across the other school sites. If you are interested in the role and wish to discuss it further, or have any queries please call 01977 802783, or you can email [e-mail] .

You will be joining a dynamic, core team that supports the operations of all the schools and colleges within our Trust. Our shared services are here to support all our schools and colleges across several areas including Health and Safety, Finance, Estates and MIS. With a real team ethos, the different departments work together to provide ongoing support for the growth and development of the Trust.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.