Finance Officer

Website Northern Leaders Trust

Grade N5: Actual Salary Range: £26,873 – £28,770 pa
37 hours per week, all year round
Located at Kenton School

Closing Date: 12 noon, 30th September , 2024

Required: ASAP

Northern Leaders Trust was established in 2014 and comprises of two academies supported by our Central Services Team. Kenton School, our largest academy has around 1800 students including a successful sixth form provision. With around 550 students, Studio West school focusses on delivering a studio school type approach.

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our busy team with demonstratable experience in accounting functions and excellent working knowledge of accounting systems. Candidates must have or be studying towards AAT or equivalent, or have comprehensive experience.

The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the finance function with the timely processing of purchase orders, supplier invoices, receipting of the bank statements and raising customer invoices. Assisting the Head of Finance in preparing the monthly management accounts which include accruals, prepayments, and payroll journal. The post-holder will also assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations and produce monthly reports, for example budget reports.

Candidates must possess strong IT skills including Excel skills, ability to work with lookups and pivot tables, and Microsoft Outlook. Candidates must have meticulous attention to detail, budget management skills, excellent analytical and interpretive ability.

In return we offer you the opportunity to join our supportive, professional central services team, in a role that offers fantastic opportunities for training and further development.

Working at Northern Leaders Trust can offer you: –
• Pension
• Car Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free parking
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• Free gym access

How to apply

If you feel you have the experience, skills and attributes to succeed as part of our team, please download an application form (see below) and return it to [email protected]

Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.


Finance Officer Candidate Information Pack

 Application Form.doc

 Disclosure of Criminal Convictions Policy.pdf

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