Finance Officer

Salary: Meridian Trust Support, Grade 7 Points 12-19

£25,193.74 - £28,244.51 Actual Annual Salary (£28,598 - £32,061 FTE)

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our expanding team as a Finance Officer. This role will assist the Trust Accountant in supporting, processing, and preparing accounting data for the training organisations within the Trust. This is a dynamic role with responsibility for a variety of tasks from monthly supplier payments and payroll administration to reconciliation of the balance sheet and plenty more between.

The Opportunity

• A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team.
• To work within one of the most respected and admired Multi-Academy Trusts in the Country.
• To develop new and existing skills within a finance role with access to development opportunities.
• The ideal candidate
• Experience working in an administrative or accounting environment.
• Must have a full valid driving license and access to their own means of transport.
• Have a working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable in conjunction with PSF or equivalent accounting software.
• Possess the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines effectively whilst maintaining high attention to detail.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays        

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

Ely College

Ely College was recently inspected in March 2025 under the ungraded (section 8) framework. Already recognised as “Good” with “Outstanding” features, Ofsted has praised Ely College for continuing to make significant progress since its last inspection.

“Highly skilled” teachers, pupils with “exemplary” behaviour, and an “ambitious and challenging curriculum” which means that “pupils achieve exceptionally well” are just some of Ofsted’s recent findings, as Ely College builds on its position as an exceptional college for an exceptional community.

Closing date for applications: 1st December 2025 - 10am

Interviews will be held on: Shortly after closing - likely w/c 1st December 2025

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.