Interim Senior Finance Officer- Multi Academy Trust

Robertson Bell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A key recruitment firm is looking for an Interim Senior Finance Officer for an Education Trust in North London. The role involves managing financial processes, supporting budget holders, and ensuring accurate reporting. Candidates must have proven experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust and solid financial controls skills. The position offers one day of remote work and requires high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust (essential).
• Solid experience in reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls.
• Experience in journal posting, balance sheet reconciliation and overseeing accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of management accounts through reconciliations, journals, and variance analysis.
• Contribute to accurate payroll processing by liaising with providers.
• Partner with managers to review budgets and provide clear financial insight.
• Assist with external reporting requirements and audits.
• Oversee transactional finance including invoicing and payments.

Skills

Experience in reconciliations

Financial controls

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Interim Senior Finance Officer- Multi Academy Trust

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a difference in the education sector? Do you have proven experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust? Would you enjoy a varied finance role partnering with budget holders and supporting key organisational decisions? If yes, read on!

Robertson Bell are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic Education Trust. This role offers the chance to take on a broad range of finance responsibilities while working closely with the Finance Manager. You’ll play a key part in ensuring accurate reporting, supporting budget holders, and maintaining strong financial processes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of management accounts through reconciliations, journals, and variance analysis.
• Contribute to accurate payroll processing by liaising with providers and ensuring financial records are kept up to date.
• Partner with managers across the organisation to review budgets, monitor spend and provide clear financial insight.
• Assist with external reporting requirements, audits, and compliance processes.
• Oversee elements of transactional finance, including invoicing, payments, and credit control.

Person Specification

• Proven experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust (essential).
• Solid experience in reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls.
• Experience in journal posting, balance sheet reconciliation and overseeing accounts payable.
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

The role is based in North London with one day working from home offered. It is an urgent role, so please do not hesitate in making an application.