Trust Finance Officer

Soke Education Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Officer to join our small centralised finance team, supporting six thriving primary schools across our Trust. This is a part time role, working 32 hours a week, term time plus one week (39 week of the year). The working pattern can be flexible across Monday to Friday. What you'll do: - Work alongside our Trust Finance Manager to deliver high-quality financial processing and administration. - Play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and supporting the long-term sustainability of our Trust. - Support budget monitoring, maintain accurate financial records, and provide timely financial information to inform decision-making. - Build strong working relationships with staff across the Trust, contributing to a culture of accountability and high standards. What we're looking for: - AAT qualification (or equivalent) and previous experience in finance administration. - Organised, flexible, and able to work effectively in a busy environment. - Experience with school finances is desirable, but not essential. - Strong IT, communication, and organisational skills. What we offer: - Continuous professional development: work alongside senior leaders and broaden your experience in financial management, reporting, systems development, and asset control. - A professional, friendly, and flexible working environment, based at our Gunthorpe Primary School office with regular visits to our other schools. - A dedicated and supportive finance team with high expectations. - Employee well-being benefits via our Employee Assistance programme. - Excellent Pension Scheme: membership of the LGPS with strong employer contributions. - Impactful work: play a central role in ensuring our Trust's financial integrity, compliance, and transparency--helping to secure the success of our schools and the futures of young people. Soke Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake