Finance Officer

Does this sound like you?

·      A good team player with strong interpersonal skills

·      Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and prioritise

·      Previous experience in a finance role

·      Excellent IT skills with finance system experience

·      Excellent customer service and communication skills

·      Strong organisational and time management skills

·      Excellent attention to detail.

In turn, we offer you:

·        A chance to directly contribute to the education of amazing children who are keen to learn and have high aspirations

·        An opportunity to work alongside a highly professional, committed and talented team

·        A vibrant and inclusive community

·      An opportunity to work and develop in a Trust with a strong sense of moral and educational purpose, with an embedded Trust culture of learning from one another

·      A commitment to well-being and reduced workload

Job Purpose:

The role of Finance Officer is to work across multiple trust academies, providing financial support and ensuring compliance with Trust policies and statutory requirements. The Finance Officer will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting budget holders across different sites. The Finance Officer role will include key monthly management reporting which will form part of the Trusts overall monthly management accounts and reporting to Board of Trustees. 

Job Description:

The job description included in the attached recruitment pack is indicative of the role for the current status of the Trust, the role may vary as the Trust develops and grows. The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following but please also refer to the attached recruitment pack for a full job description: 

Key Responsibilities:

• ·       Transactional Processing
• ·       Income and Debtor Management
• ·       Month-End and Year-End Support
• ·       Financial Quality Control & Oversight
• ·       Compliance and Audit
• ·       Systems and Process Improvement
• ·       Collaboration and Support
•         General Expectations

Person Specification:

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack

Further Information:

For more information about our Trust please visit our website: https://www.ifptrust.co.uk/ 

Or to discuss the role further please contact Vicky Munday or Holly O’Hagan via email vmunday@ifptrust.co.uk or telephone 01494 535564 option 5

Visits:

Visits to the Central Team are welcomed but need to be arranged in advance, please email vmunday@ifptrust.co.uk or telephone 01494 535564 option 5 to arrange a visit.

Application & Selection Process:

Interested candidates should complete the online My New Term application form, please include a personal statement that should outline your suitability for the post by referring to the job description and person specification enclosed in the recruitment pack. In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online My New Term application form to be considered for this position.

Shortlisting:

Candidates will be notified if they have been successful for interviews. Early applications are encouraged, we  reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert

Inspiring Future’s Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting, and an enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of all successful candidates.