Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
45000
Finance Officer
An incredible opportunity has arisen for a fast-growing trust in West London.
Job Description
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management and Operations
- To oversee and maintain the day-to-day financial operations of assigned schools within the Trust
- To ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, journals and reconciliations
- To manage control accounts, bank reconciliations, payroll reconciliations and income systems such as Arbour and PayPal
- To assist in maintaining the integrity of the Trust’s accounting systems and records, budgeting and financial reporting.
- To support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Finance Manager in the preparation, consolidation and review of annual budgets and multi-year financial plans
- To prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and reports for Budget Holders, the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees
- To contribute to scenario modelling and financial forecasting to support strategic decision-making, Compliance and Audit
- To ensure compliance with Department for Education (DfE) requirements, Trust Financial Regulations and statutory reporting deadlines
- To prepare documentation and reconciliations for internal and external audits
- To support the preparation and submission of statutory returns, VAT claims and other financial submissions
- To maintain records to ensure compliance with payroll, taxation and pension obligations
- To promote sustainability and value for money in all aspects of financial management, contributing to efficient resource use and environmental responsibility
Systems, Analysis and Improvement
- To maintain and develop the Trust’s financial systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
- To support the continued development and implementation of digital finance tools and dashboards, ensuring that financial information is accessible, accurate and supports data-driven decision-making
- To lead on process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls
- To prepare and analyse financial data for internal and external stakeholders, including the DfE, auditors and the Trust Board
Income Generation and Asset Management
- To support the CFO and Finance Manager in identifying new income opportunities and funding streams
- To provide financial guidance and training to school-based administrators and budget holders.
- To build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, auditors and regulatory bodies
- To represent the Finance Team at meetings when required and contribute to cross-trust initiatives.
