Finance Officer

The Kite Academy Trust, Ash Vale, GU12 5PX

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,859.00 - £29,848.00 Annually (FTE) Kite Band 2 £8,475 - £10,603 actual

Finance Officer job summary

Key responsibilities will involve:

Providing accounting and financial support to Academies across the Trust.

Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, including posting transactions, accounting adjustments, bank reconciliations, and payroll journals.

Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.

Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.

We are looking for someone who:

Managing income and debtors, including raising invoices, monitoring outstanding payments, and reconciling debtor accounts.

Leading and coordinating academy lettings, liaising with customers, agreeing terms, and ensuring all documentation and processes are completed correctly.

Has good organisational skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy along with the ability to work under pressure with conflicting priorities.

Has experience in finance, accounting, or school/trust financial administration.

Can produce, analyse, and present financial information clearly.

Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with academy leaders, staff, suppliers, and customers.

Demonstrates a proactive and professional approach, maintaining confidentiality while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

In return we will offer you:

A Trust which is committed to continuously improving colleague wellbeing;

Regular support in your role as well as training opportunities;

An incredible range of employee benefits (including retailer savings and discounts!);

24 days annual leave (Increasing to 28 after 5 years of service);

Workplace pension through LGPS

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

The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check.

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 The Kite Academy Trust

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

The Kite Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in October 2015 with a shared aim of providing the very best for all of our children, families and staff. Our Trust is built around our shared vision - to be a first class, inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking family of local academies. Collaboration at every level, across the Trust, is a vital element in our continuing success. We are a Trust with our vision and values at the heart of all that do, and whilst our schools have their own distinct identities, we believe that by working collaboratively as one Trust wide team, we are uniquely placed to create an incredible education offer for the children of The Kite Academy Trust.

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