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Finance Officer – Somerset
Location: Somerset
Contract: Temporary – sickness cover
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer to join a Multi-Academy Trust in Somerset on a full-time temporary basis, providing sickness cover.
The successful candidate will provide financial and administrative support to the Trust, ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
Previous experience working within a school, academy or Multi-Academy Trust environment is highly desirable, and experience using PSS software would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the Trust
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Processing invoices, purchase orders and payments
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Maintaining accurate financial records
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Assisting with financial reconciliations and reporting
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Supporting budget monitoring and expenditure tracking
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Processing and maintaining financial documentation
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Liaising with schools, suppliers and other stakeholders regarding financial queries
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Ensuring financial procedures and processes are followed correctly
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Providing administrative support to the finance team
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Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust
Requirements
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Previous experience working in a finance role is essential
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Experience working within a school, academy or Multi-Academy Trust is highly desirable
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Experience using PSF software would be advantageous
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Strong administrative and organisational skills
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Good IT skills and confidence working with financial systems and spreadsheets
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Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
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Strong communication skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
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A professional and proactive approach
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Available to start ASAP
Safeguarding & Compliance
As this is a school-based role, all candidates will be required to successfully complete Supply Register’s full vetting and compliance process prior to commencing work.
This will include:
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A minimum of two satisfactory employer references covering the previous 24 months
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Three references where the candidate has not previously worked with children
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Where there are gaps in employment, a professional character reference will be required
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred
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Candidates without a DBS on the Update Service must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS
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Right to Work checks
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Full safeguarding and compliance checks
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer to secure a full-time temporary position within a Multi-Academy Trust, with the potential for the assignment to continue depending on the duration of the sickness cover.
To apply, please submit your CV for consideration.