14 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    23 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 November 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

£45,166.00 - £48,607.00 Annually (FTE)

Trust Finance Officer job summary

The Finance Officer is a senior member of the Central Finance Team and will support in the operational management of financial services across the Trust and within allocated schools. The postholder will work with the team on budget setting, management accounts, financial compliance, audit preparation, payroll reconciliation, financial systems and the development of efficient financial processes.

The Finance Officer will provide professional financial advice and constructive challenge to Headteachers, School Business Managers, budget holders and Trust leaders, ensuring that resources are used effectively and in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook, DfE requirements and Trust policies.

The postholder will contribute to financial strategy and support the Chief Financial Officer in maintaining the long-term financial sustainability of the Trust.

Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within our school and the Trust.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, Holbrook Academy, EAST SCITT, and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

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.

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About East Anglian Schools Trust Ltd

Type
Multi-academy trust
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Thank you for expressing an interest in working within East Anglian Schools' Trust (EAST).

Joining EAST and our Schools is an exciting opportunity. With a dynamic and caring ethos, you will be assured of support and a genuine investment in your development. Our staff CPD programmes are of extremely high quality, engaging and innovative. Staff in our schools work within environments which are committed to their wellbeing, making our schools progressive, happy places to work.

Should you wish to visit one of our schools prior to making an application, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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