Senior Finance Officer

LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

An 11-18 Academy with Visual Arts Specialism

Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2RR

Tel: 01708 447368

Web: www.fbaok.co.uk 

Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Dutnall LLB, BA, MA, MBA

 

Senior Finance Officer

Hours: 36 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Working weeks per year: 43-52 (negotiable)

Salary Scale: GLPC 4.10 - 4.15

Full Time Salary:  £30,630 - £32,931 p.a.

Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting to:  Finance Manager

Start Date:  As soon as possible

Purpose:

Providing an accounts payable and contract management service to the schools within the Trust and support the Finance Manager and CFOO in their roles.

Specific Duties:

∙Input invoices and prepare month end BACS runs for all schools in the Trust

∙Prepare and journal any month end prepayments, accruals

∙Liaise with the admin support officers and hub operations managers to ensure the procurement process has been performed and recorded correctly.

∙Log and actively manage contracts across the Trust

∙Ensure adherence to Procurement laws and the Academies Trust Handbook

∙Support the Finance Manager and Hub Operations Manager at month end

∙Process Non-Order invoices and obtain the relevant budget holder approval.

∙Assist across the Finance Department where necessary.

General:

∙Participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

∙Comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

∙Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy

∙Support the ethos of the Trust

∙The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the CFOO to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

This Job description is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you, may be changed by the CFOO and CEO to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

The closing date for all applications is: Wed 11th June 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 17th June 2025

How to Apply

• Read carefully all of the information in this pack
• If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email: recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com
• Complete the Application Form on the MyNewTerm microsite via the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/16371/EDV-2025-LET-24847 

Appointment Process

• Suitable applications will be shortlisted for interview as quickly as possible. Unfortunately,

     we are unable to give feedback if you do not get shortlisted.

• If you are successful, you will receive either a phone call and/or email inviting you to attend for interview. If you require any assistance in attending for interview, please let us know the nature of that assistance in good time so that we may make appropriate arrangements.

References and DBS Checks

All offers of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Inclusion

As a Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.

Why Choose LIFE Education Trust

For more information on why to choose LIFE, head to the website here.

Trust visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com  to arrange a visit.