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Finance Officer

The Education People

Ref: 1660

Posted: 18/05/2026 Start Date: 01/09/2026

Interview Date: TBC

Pay: £27,642 - £33,098

Close Date: 14/06/2026 at 12:00

Job Description

Fixed Term: 18 months full time maternity cover 

Purpose of the Job:

To provide a range of flexible traded finance support services for schools, academies and Multi Academy Trusts (MAT’s) countywide which support and ensure sound financial planning, financial integrity and budgetary control.

To provide advice, support and guidance to all customers. To support the requirements of the marketing strategy.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Deliver and support contracts as defined in the relevant contract specification documentation and agreed with schools, academies and MAT’s. This will include providing support and sound financial management advice to schools on budget preparation, monthly monitoring and closure of accounts.

Liaise with the Senior Contracts Officers regarding all financial issues in schools and academies, identifying and informing the senior management of the school/academy and the Senior Contracts Officer of any concerns and relevant budgetary issues.

Provide support and guidance to schools and academies on their chosen financial and management accounting package ensuring the production of both statutory and ad hoc financial returns as well as their timely submittal.

Provide advice, support and guidance to contracted schools and academies in relevant financial matters, including regular duties on the Helpdesk.

Support the delivery of all business requirements of Schools Financial Services.

Full Job Description is attached

Contact Information

Telephone: 03301 651 198

Email: melchiorre.bennardo@theeducationpeople.org

Website: https://www.theeducationpeople.org/

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