Finance Officer

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Contract Type: Temp to Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Trust Finance Team to provide comprehensive financial support, administration, and advice across the Trust.
• Assist in preparing monthly Management Accounts and month-end duties, including processing accruals, prepayments, journals, and fixed asset additions.
• Monitor budgets, prepare VAT returns, and provide budget reports to departmental heads.
• Liaise with authorities and grant providers, ensuring accurate income and expenditure reporting.
• Check payroll time sheets and staff expense claims, generate codes for new starters.
• Handle Trust credit card transactions, checking and reconciling monthly statements.
• Assist with financial administration tasks such as reconciliations, maintaining supplier contracts, and supporting payment runs.

Requirements:

• Experience in purchase ledgers and end-of-month processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel to Cambridge and Haverhill schools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Drivers licence and transport is essential

Pay:

• Temporary contract: £14-£15 per hour.
• Permanent contract: £25,120 - £27,336 per year.