Finance Officer

Role: Finance Officer Salary: Grade 7 - SCP 18 to SCP 23 - £31,537 TO £34,434 (FTE) Contract type: 37 hours per week, Full-Year - Permanent Reporting to: Finance Transactions Team Manager Start date: May 2026 About Us This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 4300 children and young people and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our four good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local community. Our mission is to enhance students’ lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership. The Multi-Academy Trust incorporates: The County High School, Leftwich. Middlewich High School. Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College. Macclesfield Academy. The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds where this role is based. About the Role This role is based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College (central finance office) three days per week, The Macclesfield Academy one day per week and Middlewich High School one day per week. Reporting to the Finance Transactions Team Manager, the Finance Officer plays an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate, efficient and compliant finance services across the Foundation. Working as part of a collaborative shared services team, you will be responsible for processing a wide range of financial transactions and maintaining high‑quality financial records that support effective decision‑making. This is a varied and hands‑on role, covering accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations and financial administration. You will process purchase orders, invoices, income and payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial policies and controls, while providing responsive support to colleagues across the Foundation. You will also contribute to financial reporting and reconciliation activities, assisting with budget monitoring, preparing reports and supporting internal and external audits. Accuracy, attention to detail and a strong understanding of finance processes are essential, as is the ability to manage competing deadlines within a fast‑paced environment. Working closely with colleagues in Finance and across our academies, you will build positive working relationships, respond to queries and help ensure finance systems and data are maintained to a high standard. Th