Finance officer

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Finance Team

Professional development and training

Clear progression pathways

Wellbeing and work-life balance

Inclusive leadership and culture

Job summary

Tapestry Learning Partnership is seeking a Finance Officer to join a growing Finance Team. Initially based at Ashbourne Central Services Office with potential while working at Ashbourne or Nottingham offices.

You will handle, review and process financial applications, documents and transactions accurately, ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory requirements and service standards while supporting continuous improvement and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Handling, reviewing and processing applications, documents and transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Ensuring information complies with policies, regulatory requirements and service standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Handling, reviewing and processing applications, documents and transactions accurately and efficiently within an organisation.
• Ensuring information is processed in line with policies, regulatory requirements, and service standards.

Job description

Closing date: 30 August 2026

Tapestry Learning Partnership is a new and ambitious education Trust with strong commitment to people, culture and wellbeing. We’re building a connected, collaborative organisation where colleagues feel supported, valued and proud to belong. Joining us now means helping to shape that culture from the ground up.

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes.

About The Role

Initially based at the Ashbourne Central Services Office, this role will the work at either Ashbourne or Nottingham Central Services Offices.

A Finance Officer is responsible for handling, reviewing, and managing applications, documents, or transactions accurately and efficiently within an organisation. The role typically involves ensuring that information is processed in line with company policies, regulatory requirements, and service standards.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient work in a fast-paced environment. You will be proactive, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a strong focus on quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a methodical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement will be key to success in this role.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, collaborative, Finance Team
• Professional development and Finance training opportunities
• Clear pathways to progress within the Trust
• A strong commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance
• Inclusive leadership and supportive, values-led culture

Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing
• A welcoming, collaborative team
• Professional development and training
• Clear career pathways in Finance
• A commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance
• Inclusive, supportive leadership and trust-wide networks

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role. Please call Rebecca Steeples on 01335 340830 ext. 10781.

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.tapestrylearningpartnership.org/

Provisional Interview date: TBC

Potential Start date: ASAP