Salary: Scale 3/4 (FTE)
Contract: Term Time Plus Two Weeks
Location: Trust Central Office in Wallington 

Join our Finance Team and make a difference in education

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Finance Officer to join our dedicated Trust Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance within a supportive and values-driven educational environment.

As a Finance Officer, you will play an important role in delivering efficient, accurate and high-quality financial services across our Trust. You will support the day-to-day operation of finance processes, including purchasing, payments, financial record keeping and supporting academy colleagues with financial information and advice.

What you will be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

·         Processing purchase orders, invoices, supplier payments and staff expenses.

·         Managing accounts payable and receivable processes accurately and efficiently.

·         Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails.

·         Preparing and reconciling financial information using Trust finance systems.

·         Supporting school leaders and budget holders by monitoring expenditure and highlighting variances.

·         Responding to financial queries from colleagues, suppliers and external partners.

·         Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with financial procedures, GDPR requirements and statutory regulations.

·         Contributing to the ongoing improvement of financial systems and processes.

·         Working collaboratively across the Trust and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

·         Has strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.

·         Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

·         Can organise their workload effectively and meet deadlines.

·         Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Is reliable, professional and committed to providing a high-quality service.

·         Can work independently as well as part of a team.

·         Is enthusiastic about developing a career in finance.

Experience in a finance role, knowledge of finance systems or a relevant finance qualification (such as AAT, ACCA or CIMA) would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals who are eager to learn and develop.

Why join Cirrus Primary Academy Trust?

At Cirrus Primary Academy Trust, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow and succeed. You will join a collaborative and welcoming team where your contribution is valued and where there are opportunities for professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to uphold the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

If you are a proactive, trustworthy and enthusiastic individual with an interest in finance and education, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help ensure our academies have the strong financial foundations needed to provide outstanding opportunities for every child.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and has a range of CPD offerings and other staff benefits which include:

- LGPS and TPS pension

- Employee Assistance Programme 

- Cycle to work scheme

- Staff recognition awards

- Staff Charter

Please read our applicant pack for further details

Other Information

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location(s) provided and not from overseas.

For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases. 

Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.

Please note: Cirrus Primary Academy Trust may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust  will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations. 

Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities. 

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview. 

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members. 

Reasonable adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Team via recruitment@cirrustrust.uk