The Howard Academy Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Officer to join our talented and progressive Central Operations Finance team. The successful candidate will join us at an exciting time in our growth as a Multi Academy Trust, to start with immediate effect.

The successful candidate will provide high quality financial support as part of the Trust Central Finance Team, lead on the preparation of payment runs, including preparation of pay lists and uploading to the bank, and ensure the effective operation of the Finance department. The successful applicant will be organised, hardworking, and have a keen eye for detail.

This is a full time (37 hours per week), permanent role, all year round, paid based on the NJC pay scale C1 points 6-19 (FTE £25,183 - £31,067). 

The Howard Academy Trust promotes flexible working and we are therefore happy to consider part time applications, working a minimum of 30 hours per week, or candidates who can work 37 hours per week but would like to work Term Time Only + 4 weeks.

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves people’s lives every day you will enjoy

• Competitive Salary package
• LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
• Heavily subsidised private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
• Discounted gym membership
• Free flu jabs
• A welcoming work environment and teamwork
• Hybrid - remote working 2 days and office based 3 days

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.