Trust Finance Officer

Minerva Learning Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multi-academy trust is seeking a Trust Finance Officer to manage financial transactions and lead on financial processes. The role offers development opportunities and requires strong leadership and financial management skills. The position is full-time, based in Sheffield, and offers a salary ranging from £38,220 to £41,771. Applications can be made via email, and the closing date is 9am on December 5, 2025.

Benefits

Professional development programme

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management including month end procedures and preparation of accounts.
• Ability to work with Trust Central Team and School Finance colleagues.
• Good understanding of current financial rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and sound control of financial transactions.
• Support the work of the Trust Finance Assistant.
• Develop as a leader with support from the Trust.

Skills

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of financial rules

Leadership development

Job description

Overview

Post: Trust Finance Officer
Location: Minerva Learning Trust Central Office with travel between schools
Pay scale: NJC Grade 7, point 27: £38,220 to point 31: £41,771
Contract: Permanent, full-time - 37 hours, 52 weeks
Start date: As soon as possible
Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Responsibilities

• be self‑motivated and have the ambition to develop as a leader with the support from the Trust.
• have good interpersonal skills that ensure organisational communication is effective and that our schools feel fully supported.
• work in liaison with the Chief Finance Officer to ensure the accuracy and sound control of financial transactions in line with the Trust Finance Policy and statutory frameworks.
• have experience of financial management including performing month end procedures and preparation of accounts to trial balance, reconciliations, administration of income and expenditure and support for budget management and monitoring processes.
• support the work of the Trust Finance Assistant.
• have a good understanding of current financial rules and regulations.
• be able to work with Trust Central Team and School Finance colleagues to contribute to the management of workloads and help develop them as individuals.

Benefits

• Be a member of the Trust Central Team and join a strong and dynamic team of professionals across our organisation.
• Be supported in the continued development of a career in Finance.
• Have access to the Trust comprehensive professional development programme.
• Have access to the local government pension scheme and terms and conditions aligned to the National Joint Council for Local Government Services.

Contact & Application

Candidates can find out more about the Trust and our schools via the Trust website. Further information about the role is available by contacting HR via e-mail: [e-mail]. The closing date is 9am on Friday 05 December 2025 and interviews will take place on Friday 12 December 2025.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

Please ensure that you do not fill in a Sheffield City Council application form in respect of this vacancy as your application may not be considered.