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Future Schools Trust are seeking a Finance Officer to join the Finance Team who will be based at the Central Services Office but may also be required to work across all Trust sites. Future Schools Trust is a forward thinking, supportive organisation that is keen to develop staff to their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in the finance industry.
Job Responsibility:
Assisting the Finance Manager in the maintenance of the sales and purchase ledgers ensuring the processing of payments in accordance with school procedures and in compliance with Financial Regulations
Assist in payroll and HR finance processes, voluntary fund management, and compliance with financial procedures and policies
Requirements:
Previous experience of Sales/Purchase ledger maintenance
Good working knowledge of sales/purchase ledgers and financial regulations ideally in the Academies/Education sector
Ideally knowledge of Iris Financials and Parent Pay
Good oral and written communication skills with clear spoken and written English
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with people tactfully and confidentially
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
Experienced in using MS Excel, Outlook and Word or similar
Able to understand the importance of confidentiality in the workplace
Proven ability to work as part of a team
Minimum 5 GCSE’s A-C including Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
AAT or equivalent qualification or working towards or qualified by experience
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Iris Financials and Parent Pay
Experience in the Academies/Education sector
What we offer:
A vibrant and exciting place to work
A friendly and supportive environment
An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School
Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff
A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available
An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme