Finance Officer

Leigh Academies Trust has a great opportunity to appoint a Finance Officer to join our teamas soon as possible. You will be part of a busy finance office which is based at Bearsted Primary Academy however you will be overseeing the finance operations for the following;

• Tree Tops Primary Academy
• Molehill Primary Academy
• Oaks Primary Academy
• Langley Primary Academy

You will have the sole responsibility of processing purchasing documents according to Trust policy, processing sales documents, reconciliation and posting of bank statements and assisting the Finance Manager in month-end processes as required.

The Finance Officer will operate and support a comprehensive financial support service to the Principals, Governors and staff of the academies as well as other duties as requested by the Principals and Finance Managers of the Trust. They will have to raise and process purchase orders, delivery notes, and manage invoices and payments according to Trust Policies.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an established finance team. Please note that this is a busy position; our successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise, excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work. Experience working in the education sector is highly advantageous.

The basis of this role is permanent and offers an actual salary of 23,825 per annum ( 27,007 full-time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week.