Trust Finance and Systems Administrator

Co-op Academies Trust; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 38.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Pay: NJC Scale 12–19

Flexible & Hybrid Working

Professional Growth & Training

Generous Local Government Pension

Co-op Values & Community

Zusammenfassung

Co-op Academies Trust is seeking a Systems Administrator (Finance Systems) to manage day-to-day admin of finance platforms, including Civica Financials and Google Workspace. You will maintain user permissions, streamline workflows, and deliver practical user training across the Trust’s schools.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and the ability to support colleagues while maintaining secure, efficient systems. Hybrid working with a central hub in Manchester is available.

Qualifikationen

• GCSEs English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above; AAT qualification desirable.
• Experience administering finance/accounting/procurement/payroll systems (e.g., Civica Financials).
• Proficient with Google Workspace and business software tools.
• Clear communication to explain technical processes; create training materials/sessions.
• Strong organisational skills; prioritise queries and manage tickets.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day user administration of finance systems.
• Manage system workflows and test updates.
• Troubleshoot technical queries and deliver user training.
• Onboard new schools and ensure platform security and reliability.

Kenntnisse

Proactive problem solver

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Ausbildung

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4+)

AAT qualification desirable

Tools

Civica Financials

Google Workspace

Jobbeschreibung

About The Role

Are you a proactive, tech-savvy administrator looking to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven education trust?

At Co-op Academies Trust, we believe that smooth, efficient finance systems are essential to supporting our schools and enabling our colleagues to deliver the best outcomes for pupils. As our Systems Administrator (Finance Systems), you will play a vital role at the heart of our central finance team.

Reporting directly to the Financial Systems and Planning Manager, you will oversee day-to-day user administration, manage system workflows, troubleshoot technical queries, and deliver hands‑on user training. From onboarding new schools to testing system updates, you will ensure our platforms run seamlessly and securely across all our academies.

In this role, you will work closely with everyday systems, including Civica Financial systems and Google Workspace, maintaining user permissions, streamlining processes, and ensuring continuous improvement across the Trust.

Key Role Information

• Salary: JC SCP12 - SCP19 £28,598 - £32,062
• Job type: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing: 02/11/2026 00:00
• Interview: TBC
• Contract term: AYR - All year round
• Pay grade: NJC Payscale | NJC12 - NJC19
• Department: Trust Finance
• Key stage: Not Applicable
• Hours per week: 37.00
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

Systems Administrator (Finance Systems)

Who/What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an approachable, organised, and solution-focused professional who enjoys solving problems and supporting others. Whether you come from a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) environment or a broader business setting, your attention to detail and strong IT skills will be key.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Education & Qualifications: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. An AAT qualification (or working towards it) or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• System Expertise: Strong experience administering systems—ideally finance, accounting, procurement, or payroll systems (such as Civica Financials).
• Digital Proficiency: Confident user of Google Workspace and business software tools.
• User Support & Training: Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical processes clearly and build engaging training guides/sessions for users at all confidence levels.
• Work Management: Exceptional organisational skills with a knack for prioritising queries, tracking support mailbox tickets, and multi-tasking effectively.
• Personal Attributes: A collaborative, flexible team player who demonstrates initiative, resilience, and a commitment to co-operative values.

(Experience in a Multi-Academy Trust, onboarding new schools, or assisting with finance system implementations is desirable, but not essential!)

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Local Government / NJC Scale Column Point 12–19.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working: Enjoy a healthy balance with a mixture of remote working and time spent in our modern central hub at 1 Angel Square, Manchester.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training, career progression, and professional development as our Trust continues to grow.
• Generous Pension Scheme: Access to a secure and competitive local government pension scheme.
• Co-op Values & Community: A supportive, inclusive working environment where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to embody the Ways of Being Co-op.

Attachments

Job Description & person specJob Description & Person Spec - Financial Systems Administrator.pdf

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About Us

Co-op Central Team

Usman Razq

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1 Angel Square

Manchester

Lancashire

M60 0AG

Usman Razq

[e-mail]

0161 413 3649

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Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Key Role Information

• Salary: JC SCP12 - SCP19 £28,598 - £32,062
• Job type: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing: 02/11/2026 00:00
• Interview: TBC
• Contract term: AYR - All year round
• Pay grade: NJC Payscale | NJC12 - NJC19
• Department: Trust Finance
• Key stage: Not Applicable
• Hours per week: 37.00
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Visa sponsorship: No