Finance Officer
Acklam Grange School
Middlesbrough
- £30,518 - £35,412 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade H-I 16-24 NJC (£30,518 – £35,412)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 7 September 2026
Job overview
Join our ambitious Multi-Academy Trust as a Finance Officer with the Central Team and play a key role in supporting the financial success of our schools and improving outcomes for young people. Working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team, you will provide high-quality financial management, budgeting and accounting support across the Trust. We are looking for a motivated finance professional with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact within the education sector.
About us:
The Legacy Learning Trust is a forward-thinking and dynamic Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to providing outstanding education across our schools. We are committed to ensuring strong financial management to support the best outcomes for our students and staff.
The Role
As Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient financial operation of our Trust. You will support financial processes, maintain accurate records, and assist in budgeting and reporting. Your expertise will contribute to the effective management of resources across our academies, ensuring financial compliance through the month and year end processes and the development of effective reporting mechanisms. You will play a key role in contributing to the continuous development of the financial training programmes, working alongside a variety of shareholders. This is a dynamic post, offering the opportunity to develop your skills through your input into a variety of financial tasks.
About You:
Experience in finance, accounting, or a similar role (education sector experience is a plus)
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Please see attached job description for expectations of the role.
Attached documents
About Acklam Grange School
- Acklam Grange School
- Lodore Grove, Acklam, Middlesbrough
- Cleveland
- TS5 8PB
- United Kingdom
Acklam Grange School and Linthorpe Community Primary School converted to academies on 1 July 2018 and are co-founders of The Legacy Learning Trust multi academy trust, with a shared vision:
Placing learners and learning at the heart of all that we do
Acklam Grange School is a large, 11 – 16 urban, multi-cultural secondary school (NOR 1441) with first class facilities in new campus-style BSF buildings. We place the students at the heart of all that we do.
We place the students at the heart of all that we do. We offer you:
· A school ranked in the top 20% of in the country for student progress for five years running.
· A chance to join our National Award winning school for 'Outstanding Secondary School Progress’ by the Education Business Awards.
· The top performing school overall in Middlesbrough for five years running up to 2019 GCSE results and ranked one of the top 5 in the Real Schools’ Guide of Teesside state secondary schools for 5 years.
· A school with consistently outstanding GCSE results across subjects for 4 years running, with 27 subjects performing above national 2019 results.
· A school where 76% of students achieved a standard pass (9-4) in English and Maths and 52% achieved a strong pass (9-5) for 2021.
· A commitment to both academic and pastoral success with SMSC as a driving force and strength.
· An SSAT Award winning school for 6 years running.
· A staff well-being package supported by a serving NHS practitioner which is nationally recognised.
· A nationally recognised, bespoke professional development programme – AGS Inspire.
· A school with a broad and balanced curriculum where all subjects are valued and students are taught through pathways.
· A comprehensive, inclusive, family working environment firmly rooted in our local community.
A visit to our school is always welcomed and visitors never fail to be impressed with the enthusiasm, passion and positive ethos shared by staff and students alike.
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