Finance Officer

Ivy Education Trust, Teignmouth, TQ14 9HZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) *NJC pay award pending. FTC to provide additional support to the team whilst a new system is implemented.

Finance Officer job summary

Do you take pride in your attention to detail?

If you're ready to use your skills to make a difference and grow in a supportive, values-based environment, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring our schools run smoothly by providing high-quality financial support across the Trust. From processing invoices and supporting budgets to helping maintain excellent financial controls, your work will directly contribute to the success of our schools and the outcomes of our students.

What you'll be doing:

You'll be at the heart of our finance operations, helping to ensure everything runs accurately, efficiently and on time. No two days are the same, but you'll regularly:

• Process purchase orders, invoices, payments and financial transactions.
• Raise sales invoices and support the collection of income.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and reporting.
• Support budget holders with financial information and expenditure monitoring.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Work closely with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to provide excellent service.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with Trust procedures.
• Identify smarter, more efficient ways of working and contribute to continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who loves getting the details right, and takes pride in delivering an excellent service to our customers.

You'll bring:

✅ Experience of processing financial transactions, invoices and payments.

✅ Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

✅ Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

✅ Great organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

✅ A proactive approach to problem-solving.

✅ Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

✅ A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact us at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk or on 01626 870317 (option 5) .

Please do view the job description that includes key information about the role and duties included on the following pages.

To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st September at 9:00am. Interviews will be arranged once applications have been reviewed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early at any time. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please do give us a call on the number shown above.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Please take time to read some of our policies:

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Data Protection Policy

Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy

Recruitment Selection Disclosure Policy

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ivy Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ivy-education-trust

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