Finance Officer – Education Trust, Data‑Driven & Impactful

Eteach International; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercia Learning Trust is seeking a Finance Officer to join a centralised finance team based at Woodlands Primary School in Sheffield. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, and involves data input and processing a high volume of transactions with strong attention to detail.

The successful candidate will support audit readiness, liaise with school staff and suppliers, and contribute to accurate financial reporting across the trust’s schools.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a financial environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing high volumes of transactions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for regular interactions with staff and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Handle data input and routine financial transactions.
• Support central finance team with financial reporting and audits.
• Liaise with school staff, external suppliers and other central teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data input

Job description

Mercia Learning Trust is seeking a Finance Officer to join a centralised finance team based at Woodlands Primary School in Sheffield. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, and involves data input and processing a high volume of transactions with strong attention to detail.

The successful candidate will support audit readiness, liaise with school staff and suppliers, and contribute to accurate financial reporting across the trust’s schools.