Finance Officer

Job Description

Finance Officer

Starting Salary | £30,580

Full Time | 37 Hours | Start Date: ASAP

Matrix Academy Trust Head Office, International House, 1st Floor, 20 Hatherton Street, Walsall, WS4 2LA

The role:
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and proactive Finance Officer to assist in providing the trusts Accounts supporting the Head of Management Accounts. This is a great opportunity to join an evolving and growing finance department within a thriving trust. The post requires an individual who has the ability to use their own initiative and is adaptable to meet changing needs of the trust and demands of our schools. You will play a vital part of the finance team, this is a varied and interesting role which ultimately contributes to the education of the pupils within the trust.

About You:
The successful candidate will have the following Skills:

• Qualified to a minimum AAT Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience of working in a similar role for at least 2 years
• Experience of working with a finance department and have the ability to work between different sets of data
• Understanding, Implementation and Management of accounting processes and procedures

Please see the job description for comprehensive list of the exact duties and person specification.

About us:
It is an exciting time to join an expanding and thriving Trust. Our central Head Office supports seven Academies across the West Midlands with over 800 staff employed and 7,000 pupils. We always say ‘if it’s not good enough for our own families it’s not good enough for our pupils’ and we really mean what we say. Every child deserves an exceptional education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To Apply please head to our recruitment website https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/jobs/finance-officer/ to download an application form and send to Maria Wilkinson – MWilkinson@matrixacademytrust.co.uk

Application Deadline: 14th February 2024

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,580.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Finance: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/04/2024