Job Description
Trust Finance Officern Location: Greater Manchestern Salary: Competitive, dependent on experiencen Hours: 25 Hours per Week (Part-Time)n Contract: PermanentDBS n Requirement: Enhanced DBS Check Requiredn Sector: Education / Not-for-Profit
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The Opportunity: Our client, a successful multi-site educational organisation, is seeking an experienced Trust Finance Officer to join their central finance team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong transactional finance experience to support the effective financial management of multiple schools within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
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n Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring financial controls are maintained and that purchasing, payments, income and reconciliations are processed accurately and efficiently.
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n Key Responsibilities
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- Support the operation and monitoring of financial accounts and budgets.
- Process purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments in line with established financial procedures.
- Verify budget availability prior to processing expenditure.
- Administer BACS payments and other authorised financial transactions.
- Reconcile bank accounts, payment cards and supplier statements.
- Process and record income, ensuring accurate banking and financial records.
- Maintain petty cash records and ensure all transactions are appropriately authorised.
- Resolve supplier queries and investigate outstanding items.
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders on financial matters.
- Support budget holders with purchasing processes and value-for-money considerations.
- Monitor income and expenditure for trips, events and other activities, producing reports where required.
- Maintain accurate asset and inventory records.
- Assist with financial reporting, year-end activities and audit preparation.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial systems and processes.
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About You
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- Previous experience in a finance, accounts or school finance position.
- Strong understanding of purchase ledger, accounts administration and payment processing.
- Experience completing reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
- Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently when required.
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Desirable Experience
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- Experience within the education, public sector or not-for-profit sector.
- Exposure to budget monitoring and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of financial compliance and governance processes.
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What's on Offer?
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- Flexible part-time hours (25 hours per week).
- Competitive salary.
- Pension scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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n What you'll get in return n Flexible working options available.
n What you need to do nown If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.n If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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