Finance Officer

Location: South East London

Finance Officer An incredible opportunity has arisen for a fast-growing trust in West London.

Job Description Key Duties and Responsibilities Financial Management and Operations To oversee and maintain the day-to-day financial operations of assigned schools within the Trust To ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, journals and reconciliations To manage control accounts, bank reconciliations, payroll reconciliations and income systems such as Arbour and Pay Pal To assist in maintaining the integrity of the Trust’s accounting systems and records, budgeting and financial reporting.

To support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Finance Manager in the preparation, consolidation and review of annual budgets and multi-year financial plans To prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and reports for Budget Holders, the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees To contribute to scenario modelling and financial forecasting to support strategic decision-making, Compliance and Audit To ensure compliance with Department for Education (DfE) requirements, Trust Financial Regulations and statutory reporting deadlines To prepare documentation and reconciliations for internal and external audits To support the preparation and submission of statutory returns, VAT claims and other financial submissions To maintain records to ensure compliance with payroll, taxation and pension obligations To promote sustainability and value for money in all aspects of financial management, contributing to efficient resource use and environmental responsibility Systems, Analysis and Improvement To maintain and develop the Trust’s financial systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy To support the continued development and implementation of digital finance tools and dashboards, ensuring that financial information is accessible, accurate and supports data-driven decision-making To lead on process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls To prepare and analyse financial data for internal and external stakeholders, including the DfE, auditors and the Trust Board Income Generation and Asset Management To support the CFO and Finance Manager in identifying new income opportunities and funding streams To provide financial guidance and training to school-based administrators and budget holders.

To build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, auditors and regulatory bodies To represent the Finance Team at meetings when required and contribute to cross-trust initiatives.  4751298