Trust Finance officer

Stephenson (Mk) Trust, Milton Keynes, MK14 6AX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 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: £31,525.00 - £33,672.00 Annually (Actual) Range 3 NJC Scale 16–20

Trust Finance officer job summary

We are seeking an experienced Trust Finance officer to join the Trust central finance team in a key operational role.

As we enter an important new phase in the life of Stephenson MK Trust, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious finance professional to join our dedicated central team at a pivotal point in our journey.

This is not just another finance post. As the Trust grows and evolves, you will play a critical role in shaping, strengthening and embedding outstanding financial practice across our academies. You will act as a central point of contact for purchasing within the finance function, supporting finance staff and budget holders and ensuring robust financial management across the Trust.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact, working closely with the Trust Finance Managers and Academy finance staff while helping to develop a high-performing, forward-thinking finance function across the Trust.

We want someone who combines strong purchase ledger and operational finance expertise with a collaborative and proactive approach - someone who values accuracy and accountability but also understands the importance of finance as a service to our academies.

About the Role

We can offer:

• The commitment of a highly professional team who are friendly, dedicated and supportive, and who share a passion for education.
• A dedicated school leadership team who are committed in creating a loving environment where children and staff can learn and grow together.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to promoting the ethos of our Trust
• Support the values and ethos of Bridge All through AP Academy and Stephenson Academy
• Have experience of working in a school environment
• Have experience of posting purchase orders and invoices.
• Be flexible and creative and have the commitment to provide first class care to children and adults
• Have experience of working within a Finance setting
• Be organised and efficient in carrying out administrative tasks
• Be proficient in dealing with face-to-face and telephone interactions
• Have the necessary skills to work effectively and collaboratively within a team
• Be organised, able to prioritise workloads and work under own initiative
• Be a reflective and flexible practitioner
• Bring vision, innovation and enthusiasm to the role
• Work effectively with our staff team at Stephenson MK Trust

You will work closely with the Finance Manager to support the Trust’s finance operations, ensuring high-quality financial management, reporting, and compliance across all academies.

You will take ownership of key areas including purchase ledger, sales ledger, central financial controls, and finance processes, while providing clear insights and professional challenge to support school leaders in effective decision-making.

You will be a key partner to School Business Managers and Academy finance Officers strengthening financial understanding and supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning at both school and Trust level.

The central finance team plays a vital role in enabling our academies to focus on teaching, learning and community, and this role is central to that mission.

Please note there is flexibility in working weeks, in line with Trust needs.

We offer:

• A senior role in a Trust that is ambitious, values-driven and entering an exciting period of development
• The opportunity to shape and influence finance at a strategic level across a growing organisation
• Supportive colleagues and professional development tailored to your ambitions and expertise
• Flexible working arrangements and a genuine commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement and access to the Trust’s benefits package
• Access to an Employee assistance programme
• Free lunch on-site
• Blue light card discounts
• Access to EV charging on-site
• A motivated and dedicated team and Board committed to excellence and community service

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs as these will not be considered.

Visits to Stephenson Academy are welcomed by contacting our HR team on 01908 889400 or by emailing: hr@smkt.org,uk

Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection and Induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert should a suitable candidate is be found.

NB - Qualification Certificates, Identification and Proof to work in the UK documents are required at Interview

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 Stephenson (Mk) Trust

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

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