Finance Officer
Lantern Community Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,412.00 - £27,368.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale, Grade 7
Finance Officer job summary
FINANCE OFFICER at THE LANTERN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL /DOWNHAM FEOFFEES PRIMARY ACADEMY
Required as soon as possible
This is a permanent, part time post (37 hours per week) - 40 weeks per year (term-time only plus 10 days (pro-rata) to be worked during the school holidays)
Salary: Meridian Trust Scale 7, Points 12-19 (£24,412 - £27,368 Actual Salary)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and well-organised Finance Officer to join our friendly, supportive team. You will be based at The Lantern Community Primary School but will also oversee the finance function at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy. Both schools are located very close to each other within Ely, Cambridgeshire. The role will be busy, varied and responsible as you will be undertaking the day-to-day finance administration for both schools. This will include managing and processing orders; payment of invoices, school trip monies and liaising with suppliers as well as payroll, day-to-day accounts and reconciliation. You will work closely with the Headteachers and you will be supported in your role by the core finance team namely the Trust Accountant.
The opportunity:
- You will be playing a vital role in the day-to-day running of the finance function at both schools
- A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a real difference!
- Outstanding professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in Finance
- To develop new and existing skills within a finance role with access to development opportunities
- Expert support from core team of professionals in Finance
- A term-time plus 2 weeks' role - offering flexibility around other commitments
The ideal candidate:
- Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics
- Experience working in an administrative or accounting environment.
- Understanding of general accounting procedures and processes
- Competent IT user - Excel, Word and Outlook
- Possess the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines effectively whilst maintaining high attention to detail
- Ability to priorities, communicate and contribute effectively
- Is committed, reliable and has excellent professional standards
Benefits of working for us:
As a multi-academy trust of 30 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. With an initial teaching training facility and a teaching hub network within our Trust, there are ample opportunities to both, get into teaching, and develop within the profession. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
The Lantern Community Primary School and Downham Feoffees Primary Academy are both busy and vibrant schools situated close to each other within the beautiful historic city of Ely. You will quickly feel our friendly and positive ethos shining through both schools. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities and modern, bright schools which facilitate the children’s learning opportunities. Both schools are proud of the part they play within the local community and value the hard work and support provided by parents/carers and their families.
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
For more information about the role, please download our Applicant Information Pack below.
Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed – please contact HR Primary Recruitment Officer (Caroline Day) on 01223 491656 or email cday@meridiantrust.co.uk to arrange an appointment or have any queries about your application.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd July by midday
Interviews: Week beginning 7th July 2025
Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date of the advertisement and interviews may be offered on a rolling basis.
Meridian Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well online searches.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Lantern Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 407 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lantern Community Primary School website
The Lantern Community Primary School is a busy and vibrant school based in the beautiful historic city of Ely and our aim is to ensure that children shine their light in each community they belong to. Our curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. We are fortunate at The Lantern to have excellent facilities and a modern, bright school which facilitates the children’s learning opportunities.
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