Finance Officer 

Minimum 25 hours per week - 52 weeks per year or Term Time Only. 

Grade G Point 11 - 14– (£28,598 - £31,022) per annum, pro rata 

(Actual salary for 52 weeks per year £19,322 - £20,960 for term time only £16,194 - £17,566) 

Fixed term maternity cover until Easter 2027 

Required September 2026 or earlier 

 
 
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust, supporting high‑quality education across our schools while developing your finance skills in a collaborative environment. This fixed‑term contract is ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience in academy finance. You will work closely with an experienced central team and gain valuable insight into multi‑school financial management. 

The Role:   

The Finance Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective financial management of the Multi Academy Trust. The postholder ensures that financial processes are accurate, timely, compliant and aligned with the Trust’s financial regulations, ESFA requirements and best practice. Working closely with school leaders as part of the central finance team, the Finance Officer helps maintain strong financial controls and contributes to the Trust’s long‑term financial sustainability. 

The role will act as a key support to the KMAT Head of Finance, by supporting with the provision of information required for the preparation of the Trust’s management reporting and financial reporting, general ledger management, bank account management, and supporting other members of the Finance Team with any other finance related matters. 

 Key areas of the role will include:  

 Perform the daily operations of the purchase ledger process including managing any queries: 

 Perform the daily operations of the sales ledger process including managing any queries: 

 Perform the daily operations of the banking process: 

 Reconcile charge card statements on a monthly basis. 

 Administration of Parent Pay and dealing with any queries from staff or parents/guardians. 

 Assist in the monitoring and management of the Finance email account.

 Any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager. 

Whilst this role is advertised as 25 hours per week, The Trust are open to accommodating a working pattern that suits the right candidate.  

Please apply via My New Term. 

If you require any further information, please contact Deb Ward, Head of Finance d.ward@kmat.org.uk.  

We reserve the right to close this advert early and invite candidates to interview before the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications, or a suitable candidate be found. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore early applications are advised and welcomed. 

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  

Safeguarding 

The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service. 

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at 6pm