Finance Officer

Leigh Academies Trust; Eltham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join their finance team in Eltham. The role involves providing high-quality financial support to ensure seamless operations across the academy. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary of £21,368 based on 30 hours per week, with flexibility in working hours and additional benefits like a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP Service

Collaborative network benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in the education sector is advantageous.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality financial support service.
• Collaborate with Principal and Finance Managers.
• Ensure smooth financial operations across the academy.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise

Job description

Overview

At Leigh Academies Trust, we are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our established and supportive finance team, based at Leigh Stationers' Academy. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and effective financial operations across the academy.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Principal, Finance Managers, and colleagues across the Trust, you'll help provide a high-quality financial support service that enables our schools to focus on what matters most - giving every young person the best possible education.

Qualifications

Please note that this is a busy position; our successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise, excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work. Experience working in the education sector is highly advantageous.

Benefits & Salary

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits. The basis of this role is permanent and offers an actual salary of £21,368 per annum (£29,146 full-time equivalent) based on 30 hours per week, term time + 3 weeks inset. The hiring managers can be flexible with the start and finish times and can look to offer either 4 days per week, 8am - 4pm or 5 days per week, 9am - 3:30pm.