Academy Finance Officer at Authentic Education Group Limited

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/AEGL/63109

Location

Manorside Academy, Evering Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4JG

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£27,356.73 - £30,207.23 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 SCP 16-22 (£30,519.00-£33,699.00) Term Time, plus 2 weeks 37 hours per week

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 16th Mar, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

w/c 20 March 2026

Interview Date(s) w/c 20 March 2026

About this Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Academy Finance Officer to join our Central Finance Team. Working across academy sites (Queens Park Academy and Kings Park Academy), you will support the Academy Finance Manager in delivering efficient financial and administrative services. Your key responsibilities will include assisting with invoicing, income administration, financial reporting, and reconciliation tasks, as well as liaising with internal departments and external partners to ensure accurate and timely financial processes.

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to supporting the financial operations of multiple academies within the Trust.

What We have to Offer:

A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.

All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

Strong potential for career progression.

A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

A range of Employee benefits including free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing service, and corporate gym membership.

A competitive pension through The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview where interest and applications are high, therefore we encourage early applications.