Finance Officer

MERIDIAN TRUST; Sawtry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MERIDIAN TRUST is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Trust Accountant with accounting data for training organisations within the Trust. You will assist with supplier payments, payroll administration, and balance sheet reconciliations in a dynamic environment.

We expect a driven individual with experience in accounting, a full driving license, and familiarity with PSF or equivalent software. Meridian Trust offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative or accounting environment.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable with PSF or equivalent accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trust Accountant in supporting, processing, and preparing accounting data for the training organisations within the Trust.
• Handle monthly supplier payments and payroll administration.
• Reconcile the balance sheet and manage workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

Administrative experience

Accounts payable/receivable

Tools

PSF 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.

• 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. 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. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
• 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