Finance Officer – Somerset
Location: Somerset
Contract: Temporary – sickness cover
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer to join a Multi-Academy Trust in Somerset on a full-time temporary basis, providing sickness cover.
The successful candidate will provide financial and administrative support to the Trust, ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
Previous experience working within a school, academy or Multi-Academy Trust environment is highly desirable, and experience using PSS software would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the Trust
Processing invoices, purchase orders and payments
Maintaining accurate financial records
Assisting with financial reconciliations and reporting
Supporting budget monitoring and expenditure tracking
Processing and maintaining financial documentation
Liaising with schools, suppliers and other stakeholders regarding financial queries
Ensuring financial procedures and processes are followed correctly
Providing administrative support to the finance team
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust
Requirements
Previous experience working in a finance role is essential
Experience working within a school, academy or Multi-Academy Trust is highly desirable
Experience using PSF software would be advantageous
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Good IT skills and confidence working with financial systems and spreadsheets
Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
A professional and proactive approach
Available to start ASAP
Safeguarding & Compliance
As this is a school-based role, all candidates will be required to successfully complete Supply Register's full vetting and compliance process prior to commencing work.
This will include:
A minimum of two satisfactory employer references covering the previous 24 months
Three references where the candidate has not previously worked with children
Where there are gaps in employment, a professional character reference will be required
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred
Candidates without a DBS on the Update Service must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS
Right to Work checks
Full safeguarding and compliance checks
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer to secure a full-time temporary position within a Multi-Academy Trust, with the potential for the assignment to continue depending on the duration of the sickness cover.
To apply, please submit your CV for consideration
