Strategic Finance Officer - Education Trust

Sandstone Trust; Tattenhall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

LGPS Pension

Generous Holidays

Professional Development

Supportive Team

Impactful Work

Job summary

Sandstone Trust is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Chief Finance and Operations Officer and Trust Finance Managers. Based at the Trust Central Office in Cheshire, you will contribute to financial integrity and transparency across schools.

This role is central to improving reporting, systems, and asset control within a forward-thinking education trust. You will work with senior leaders, develop skills, and support school finance teams in budgeting and forecasts, while ensuring DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration within education or service sectors.
• GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent) and relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accurate input and maintenance of financial information.
• Support and collaborate with Finance Managers to oversee ledgers, management accounts, and statutory returns (DfE, ONS, VAT).
• Administer bank accounts and conduct reconciliations.
• Help develop and manage financial systems and procedures for the Trust.
• Oversee capital income/expenditure and maintain the asset register.
• Assist with financial reports, budgeting, forecasts, and guidance to school staff.

Skills

Financial administration

Team player

Organised

Working under pressure

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

QCF Level 3 in Administration

AAT or similar

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sandstone Trust is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Chief Finance and Operations Officer and Trust Finance Managers. Based at the Trust Central Office in Cheshire, you will contribute to financial integrity and transparency across schools.

This role is central to improving reporting, systems, and asset control within a forward-thinking education trust. You will work with senior leaders, develop skills, and support school finance teams in budgeting and forecasts, while ensuring DBS