Finance Officer | Halifax with opportunity for hybrid working, generous benefits & study support
Finance Officer - Education SectorWe’re working with a growing Multi Academy Trust to recruit a Finance Officer into their central finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys transactional finance, working with systems and processes, and being part of a supportive team within a multi-site education environment.The role would suit an experienced finance professional who is confident handling day-to-day finance tasks, communicates well with non-finance colleagues, and is keen to build a longer-term career in education. There’s scope for development and progression over time for someone looking to grow their skills and take on more responsibility.
The roleYou’ll be working as part of a centralised team, supporting schools/sites with their everyday finance needs. Responsibilities will include:
Processing purchase invoices, coding, approvals and supplier reconciliations
Raising and monitoring purchase orders through the finance system
Supporting sales invoicing, income posting and basic credit control
Posting routine journals and keeping debtor and creditor balances up to date
Reconciling bank, control, petty cash and credit card accounts
Supporting school funds, cashless payment systems (such as ParentPay), and inter-account transfers
Acting as a friendly first point of contact for finance queries from schools
Assisting with month-end, year-end and audit preparation
About youThis role would suit someone who:
Has experience in a transactional finance or accounts role within a structured, process-driven environment
Is comfortable working with financial systems and enjoys getting things right first time
Has good Excel skills and general confidence with IT
Communicates clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders
Is organised, reliable and able to manage a varied workload
Understands the importance of confidentiality, particularly in an education setting
Experience in education, academies or the public sector (and systems such as PS Financials, Access or IRIS) would be helpful, but isn’t essential.
What’s on Offer
A permanent, full-time opportunity within a stable and structured organisation
A supportive, centralised finance function
Salary in the region of £28,000 - £31,500, dependent on experience
Excellent benefits package including local government pension.
30 days holiday (rising to 35 with long service) plus bank holidays and Christmas close down.
AAT study support if required
Hybrid working is available 1-2 days a week following successful completion of probation.
Long-term security and opportunities to develop within the role
If you would like a confidential conversation to explore this opportunity further, please apply in confidence or contact us directly.