Finance Officer (FTC to Perm)

Ivy Rock Partners Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Rock Partners Limited is seeking a Finance Officer to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing Multi-Academy Trust. The role is hands-on and suitable for someone looking to advance in finance, with prior experience in academy trusts or education being advantageous.

The post involves processing ledgers, reconciliations and payments, with opportunities for development. The role is four days on-site with one day at home, offering flexibility within term-time working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Officer/Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Strong transactional finance experience and reconciliations.
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledgers and supplier invoices.
• Raise purchase orders and secure authorisation.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process payments and expenses.
• Support accounts receivable and credit control.
• Investigate and resolve finance queries from schools and budget holders.
• Assist with month-end processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and wider finance administration.
• Collaborate with Trust colleagues to ensure correct financial processes.

Skills

Finance experience

Transactional finance

Excel proficiency

Relationship building

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

We are working with a growing Multi-Academy Trust looking to appoint a Finance Officer on an initial temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent.

This is a hands‑on finance role supporting the day-to‑day financial operations of the Trust and its schools. It would suit someone ambitious looking to make their next move in finance. Previous experience within an academy trust, school or wider education environment, would be ideal, although candidates from other sectors with strong transactional finance experience will also be considered.

The role

Working as part of the central finance team, you will support across a range of areas including:

• Purchase ledger and processing supplier invoices
• Raising purchase orders and ensuring appropriate authorisation
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing payments and expenses
• Supporting accounts receivable and credit control
• Investigating and resolving finance queries from schools and budget holders
• Assisting with month-end processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting wider finance administration
• Working closely with colleagues across the Trust to ensure financial processes are followed correctly

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience within a Finance Officer, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar role
• Is confident with transactional finance and reconciliations
• Has good Excel skills and experience using finance systems
• Is organised, accurate and comfortable managing a busy workload
• Can build positive relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues

Working arrangements

The role will initially be offered on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent.

You will be expected to work four days per week on–site, with one day working from home. The Trust can offer flexibility around working hours during term time, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking for some flexibility alongside a full‑time finance position.

If you are an ambitious Finance Officer looking to join a supportive academy trust with the opportunity to secure a longer‑term permanent role, we would be keen to hear from you.