Finance Officer

Your opportunity

The Finance Officer will work as part of a finance team, led by the Finance Partner (Primary), to deliver an expert service to our primary schools by providing transactional and administration support. The position would suit someone who has experience of working with financial systems.

This is a hybrid role - the successful candidate will have a base at our regional office at either de Stafford School (Caterham) or Southgate Primary School (Crawley), but also have the option of working part of their week from home.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working within a Finance Department


• Experience of PSF accounting system, or similar accounting system


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Positive and solution focused with a flexible approach to work


Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils


• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness


• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England


• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity


• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education


GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme


• Flexible working options


• Generous holiday allowance


• Work life and family friendly policies


• Employee wellbeing initiatives


• Career pathways and talent management


• Access to a staff benefits portal


• Community and collaboration working model


The Details

Hours - Minimum 30 hours a week 43 weeks of the year (term time plus 4 weeks). If you are looking for more than 30 hours a week, please include this in your supporting statement and this can be further discussed at interview.

Salary- Specialist £24,982 FTE

Pro Rata Salary- £19,747 (this is based on 30 hours, 43 weeks a year. If you are looking for more than 30 hours, please note this pro rata salary will increase)

Closing date for applications - Wednesday 10th July 2024

Interview Date - Tuesday 16th July 2024

The Finance Officer will work as part of a finance team, led by the Finance Partner (Primary), to deliver an expert service to our primary schools by providing transactional and administration support. The position would suit someone who has experience of working with financial systems.

This is a hybrid role - the successful candidate will have a base at our regional office at either de Stafford School (Caterham) or Southgate Primary School (Crawley), but also have the option of working part of their week from home.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working within a Finance Department


• Experience of PSF accounting system, or similar accounting system


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Positive and solution focused with a flexible approach to work
  
  As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.


• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils


• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness


• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England


• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity


• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  
  GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish


• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme


• Flexible working options


• Generous holiday allowance


• Work life and family friendly policies


• Employee wellbeing initiatives


• Career pathways and talent management


• Access to a staff benefits portal


• Community and collaboration working model, Pro Rata Salary- £19,747 (this is based on 30 hours, 43 weeks a year. If you are looking for more than 30 hours, please note this pro rata salary will increase)