Trust Finance Officer

Trust Finance Officer

We are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Officer to join our Central Finance Team providing financial administration and support across our Trust. Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day finance, procurement and accounting functions in accordance with the Trust’s Finance Regulations Manual.

The role is based in the trust’s central finance office in Wilmington, Dartford. The successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday during the school term time and the five annual Inset days, However, flexibility is available in terms of the required 25 working hours and this role may suit those who have external commitments at the start and/or end of the normal working day. 

You will be part of a friendly and supportive Central Finance Team who provide an accessible and efficient purchasing and accounting function for colleagues and schools across the Trust. 

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be educated to at least A level or equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in GCSE English and Maths

• Have experience working in a finance administration role

• Have experience using electronic financial accounting systems.

• Have excellent time-management, prioritisation skills and attention to detail

Career with Endeavour MAT - what we can offer you:

As well as offering you a competitive salary with pay progression opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme, free onsite parking, and generous holiday entitlement, you will be working in a great team. As a Trust we are also able to offer a range of professional development opportunities for our staff whatever stage of their career they join us.

We would be happy to arrange an informal conversation to discuss the role in more detail. Please contact Robert Perry,  rperry@endeavour-mat.co.uk 

Closing date:            23.59hrs on Sunday, 06 February 2022.  However, we expect a lot of interest in this position and depending on the number of applications we may sift and carry out assessments and interviews in advance of the closing date.

Assessment and interviews:   Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a job-related skills test and separate panel interview. 

To apply:        Please visit the Vacancies section of our website www.endeavour-mat.co.uk and complete the online application form.

As a Trust we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

School-based roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to self-declare any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

 All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.