Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,252 to £26,262 per year |
| Additional salary information: | FST Grade E £25,252-£26,262 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | ME15 9QL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Future Schools Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FST-FinOff |
Summary
Future Schools Trust are seeking a Finance Officer to join the Finance Team who will be based at the Central Services Office but may also be required to work across all Trust sites.
This role will be assisting the Finance Manager in the maintenance of the sales and purchase ledgers ensuring the processing of payments in accordance with school procedures and in compliance with Financial Regulations. This role will also assist in payroll and HR finance processes, voluntary fund management, and compliance with financial procedures and policies.
Future Schools Trust is a forward thinking, supportive organisation that is keen to develop staff to their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in the finance industry.
Person Specification:
• Previous experience of Sales/Purchase ledger maintenance
• Good working knowledge of sales/purchase ledgers and financial regulations ideally in the Academies/Education sector
• Ideally knowledge of Iris Financials and Parent Pay
• Good oral and written communication skills with clear spoken and written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with people tactfully and confidentially.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
• Experienced in using MS Excel, Outlook and Word or similar
• Able to understand the importance of confidentiality in the workplace
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Minimum 5 GCSE’s A-C including Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
• AAT or equivalent qualification or working towards or qualified by experience.
To apply please complete an application through our portal.
This role will be assisting the Finance Manager in the maintenance of the sales and purchase ledgers ensuring the processing of payments in accordance with school procedures and in compliance with Financial Regulations. This role will also assist in payroll and HR finance processes, voluntary fund management, and compliance with financial procedures and policies.
Future Schools Trust is a forward thinking, supportive organisation that is keen to develop staff to their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in the finance industry.
Person Specification:
• Previous experience of Sales/Purchase ledger maintenance
• Good working knowledge of sales/purchase ledgers and financial regulations ideally in the Academies/Education sector
• Ideally knowledge of Iris Financials and Parent Pay
• Good oral and written communication skills with clear spoken and written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with people tactfully and confidentially.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
• Experienced in using MS Excel, Outlook and Word or similar
• Able to understand the importance of confidentiality in the workplace
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Minimum 5 GCSE’s A-C including Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
• AAT or equivalent qualification or working towards or qualified by experience.
To apply please complete an application through our portal.