Finance Operations Lead: Transactions & Controls

Central Region Schools Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Region Schools Trust is seeking a Finance Officer to lead transactional finance across our multi-academy trust. You will oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and VAT, supporting robust controls and process improvements.

The role involves collaborating with academies and central services, contributing to audits and promoting consistent financial practices. A proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with strong systems experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience in transactional finance processes and accounting software.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.
• Manage cash flow and VAT processes.
• Contribute to improving financial controls, systems and procedures.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Cash management

VAT processes

Financial controls

Education

AAT Level 4

Equivalent experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Central Region Schools Trust is seeking a Finance Officer to lead transactional finance across our multi-academy trust. You will oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and VAT, supporting robust controls and process improvements.

The role involves collaborating with academies and central services, contributing to audits and promoting consistent financial practices. A proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with strong systems experience is ideal.