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This is a hybrid role, with occasional travel to our Central Team Office at Neale Wade Academy, March, and potentially other sites across Cambridge and Suffolk
Salary
ALT Grade F £29,071 - £31,015 FTE
Contract
Full time, permanent (We welcome flexible working and are open to considering part time arrangements, with flexibility for the right candidate)
We are looking for a Trust Finance Officer to play a central role in ensuring that income and expenditure across the Active Learning Trust are managed accurately, promptly and in line with our high standards of accountability. Based at our Central Office at Neale Wade Academy, this role supports colleagues across our academies by maintaining robust financial records, delivering a responsive and professional service, and helping to ensure public funds are used effectively for the benefit of our pupils. It will suit a detail-focused, organised team player who values accuracy, collaboration and making a meaningful contribution behind the scenes.
This is a primarily a hybrid role, with occasional travel to our central team office at Neale Wade Academy, March, and potentially other sites across Cambridge and Suffolk.
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Summary Of Key Responsibilities
- Process and record all Trust and academy expenditure accurately, ensuring timely payments and correct coding.
- Raise and manage sales invoices and income collection, actively monitoring and reducing outstanding debt.
- Maintain accurate financial records, including reconciliations, to support reporting and audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and audit standards, maintaining clear audit trails.
- Provide responsive, professional support to colleagues and suppliers, resolving queries and improving processes where possible.
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pensions.
Contact
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Nicki Mayne, Assistant Director of Finance at Nicola.Mayne@activelearningtrust.org
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
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The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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