Job Description
Reed Ipswich Business Support is delighted to be recruiting a part-time Finance Officer (hybrid working) on a permanent basis, starting as soon as possible in Suffolk.In this role, you will work closely with the CFO to deliver high-quality financial and administrative support across all schools within the Multi Academy Trust.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate financial records, including income, staff expenses, credit card transactions, and direct debit invoices.
* Process and manage invoices for allocated schools and for the central Trust.
* Maintain public sector financial systems, including cancelling orders and adding new suppliers.
* Record and monitor all central MAT financial transactions and grant income.
* Prepare weekly BACS payment runs.
* Process monthly payroll journals and ensure payroll accuracy.
* Submit VAT returns and reconcile the Trust’s central bank account.
* Support the production of monthly management accounts, financial forecasts, and annual school budgets.
* Ensure compliance with financial controls and support internal audit activities.
* Visit schools regularly and assist with onboarding new schools joining the Trust.
* Help prepare documentation for external audit purposes.
Working Time
* 42 weeks per year, comprising:
o 39 weeks during term-time/PD days
o 3 weeks during school holidays (scheduled with the CFO)
* Flexibility to take some leave during quieter financial periods in term-time.
* Part-time: 4 days per week (26 hours)
o Working hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
o Working days to be agreed, must include Mondays
Requirements
* AAT, CIPFA bookkeeping, or equivalent professional financial qualification.
* Experience working with Public Sector Financials.
* Experience producing and presenting management accounts.
* Practical understanding of the education sector and academy trust finances (desirable).
Contact Adele Gordon at the REED Ipswich Office on .