Finance Officer - Full-time

Future Schools Trust

• Ref:KCC-F43-240-S
• Posted:19/02/2026
• Pay:FST Grade E, £25,252-£26,262
• Start Date:March/April 2026
• App Close Date:06/03/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:11th March 2026

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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. The working hours for the role are 37 per week, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-3:30pm. Following training, there will be hybrid working, with up to 2 days per leave worked from home.

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.

Information about the trust

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kellyanne Eagle
• Address:Future Schools Trust ,
  Boughton Lane,
  Maidstone ,
  Kent ,
  ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 232808
• Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

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