Finance Administrator

Prospere Learning Trust, Manchester, M23 2YS

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - The expected start date is 1 September 2026, with the contract ending on 31 August 2027. - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 5 - £29,064 - £32,061

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Administrator to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 35 hours per week. The starting salary is £29,064 per annum (Grade 5). The expected start date is 1st September 2026, with the contract ending on 31st August 2027. Flexible working patterns such as term time only working can be considered.

About the role:

As a Finance Administrator within our Central Finance Team, you will work closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Administrator to deliver high-quality financial administration across the Trust. You will play a key role in ensuring finance transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with Trust financial regulations, procedures and best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information and excellent customer service.

We’re looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Finance Administrator who can demonstrate:

• Experience of carrying out core transactional finance activities across both purchase and sales ledger functions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prepare, maintain and monitor financial records accurately.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Experience of carrying out core transactional finance activities across both purchase and sales ledger functions.
• Experience of using financial management systems. Experience of working with PS Financials (PSF) would be advantageous.
• A collaborative approach, supporting continuous improvement and the vision, values and objectives of the Trust.
• Effective communication skills, with tact and diplomacy when working with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of working within a school, academy or education environment would be advantageous.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase orders in accordance with Trust financial procedures.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders, investigating discrepancies and taking appropriate follow-up action.
• Posting invoices for payment and ensuring correct authorisation procedures are followed.
• Preparing payment runs and maintaining supplier records.
• Posting invoices to PS Financials (PSF) in preparation for payment, ensuring appropriate authorisation and compliance with Trust procedures.
• Raising sales invoices and posting income transactions through PS Financials (PSF), ensuring appropriate supporting documentation and VAT treatment is applied.
• Raising sales invoices and ensuring appropriate VAT treatment is applied.
• Processing income transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Reviewing financial reports and commitments to support accurate financial reporting.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer with finance projects and process improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with Trust financial regulations, procedures and best practice at all times.

How to apply:

Please complete the online application form in full. Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including their full employment and education history, are completed. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

As part of your application, please use the personal statement section to clearly demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification. We strongly encourage applicants to provide specific examples that evidence their suitability for the role.

Only applications submitted through the Trust's online recruitment system will be considered. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 11 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 7 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We are driven by our core values:

• Inclusion- we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive education– we welcome all people from our local community.
• Excellence– high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
• Expertise– great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
• Collaboration– we believe we are stronger together.
• Reflection– we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust, we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About Prospere Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: jobs@prospere.org.uk
• Phone number: 0161 527 7953
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prospere-learning-trust

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