Finance Officer

Polaris Multi Academy Trust, Elland, HX5 9DB

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £31,537.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale points 12-18: . £28,598 to £31,537 per annum, plus the annual pay increase once agreed. This is based on working 37 hours per week, all year round.

Finance Officer job summary

Polaris Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Officer to become part of our central team, based at our Trust offices located in Elland.

We are a successful growing Multi Academy Trust with a family of 1 secondary school, 5 primary schools and 1 Private Day Care Nursery in our care.

This a new and exciting chance to become part of our growing Trust at a pivotal moment in our journey, with superb opportunities to develop and progress your career.

You will be a key member of the central services team, delivering the centralised Finance function, supporting our schools across the Trust.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, working closely with the wider executive team and Heads of school, you will take responsibility for delivering robust and innovative Finance processes and procedures.

To succeed in this fast-paced and exciting role, you will have extensive Finance experience ideally gained within the Education sector in a multi-site environment.

You will be a confident and articulate communicator, with strong IT skills..

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for progression
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff
• Discounted nursery at Smarties Nursery
• Access to the gym at Rastrick High School
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Well-being initiatives
• Onsite car park

What you offer

• Experience of working within a similar environment
• AAT Level 2 or equivalent experience (or willingness to work towards)
• A team player is essential
• The ability to promote positive behaviour

Please refer to the Job Pack for the full job description and person specification.

We are interested in individuals who are passionate about their skills and abilities and about making a difference. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations and welcome candidates who are professional and enjoy working as part of a team.

If that sounds like you, and you want to be challenged in a supportive environment then please apply to be part of our team.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete an online application form.

Please note: This role may close earlier than the advertised date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

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 Polaris Multi Academy Trust

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

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