Finance Officer
Sapientia Education Trust, Wymondham, NR18 9SZ27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday - 37 hours a week (alternative hours and patterns would be considered)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,584 - £30,060
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Finance Officer is responsible for the maintenance of the school’s finance system and records in accordance with the Trust’s Financial Rules & Procedures. Ensuring that the school’s transactional finance is delivered in an efficient and effective manner to meet the school needs. Staff may look after more than one school and this is subject to change based on the evolving needs of each of the Trust’s schools.
The post holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and
documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled
appropriately and accurately.
This post offers an opportunity to work in the growing finance team with responsibility for the whole school finance function - processing invoices, dealing with supplier, customer and parent queries, producing payment runs, statement reconciliations for various schools and the wider trust. The ideal candidate will possess strong team working skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of staff and be a resilient problem solver.
Support for training (e.g. AAT and ACCA) will be offered should the post holder wish to undertake professional qualifications.
What the school offers its staff
Sapientia Education Trust (SET) was established in 2016 with the purpose of bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to deliver a world class education to pupils in Norfolk and Suffolk. SET currently consists of 9 secondary schools and 13 primary schools, educating over 8,700 pupils.
Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and working in our finance team is no exception. We are looking for someone with a shared passion for enriching the lives of our learners through a continued commitment to delivery of high-quality service and guidance to our staff. This role is based at our SET Central Hub at Wymondham College.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
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About Sapientia Education Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- t.moore@setrust.co.uk
Sapientia Education Trust (SET) is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 Primary and 9 Secondary schools across Norfolk and Suffolk.
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