Finance Officer

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If you wish to apply for this role, please complete The Sir John Brunner Foundation application form through the link on the mynewterm website. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

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 56 (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. There will also be opportunities to contribute to service improvements, identifying ways to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

This role would suit an experienced Finance Assistant or Finance Officer who enjoys working with data, systems and processes, and who takes pride in delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focused service. We are also keen to hear from candidates who are looking to further develop their finance skills and experience within a supportive, values‑driven organisation.

Your Responsibilities

• Please refer to the job description attached.

What we are looking for

• Experience working in a Finance Assistant or Finance Officer role, with responsibility for processing a range of financial transactions
• Strong computer literacy, with excellent Excel skills and confidence using finance systems (e.g. PS Financials)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing and reporting
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and a range of stakeholders
• A professional approach to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive financial information with integrity

Closing Date: Monday 27th April 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 30th April 2026

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Finance Officer, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

We’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact Andrea Moores on 01606 664900 and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.

The foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The foundation is an equal opportunities employer.