Education Finance Professional: Graduate Trainee

Apply by: 9am - Friday 18 September

Start Date: Immediate (will wait for the right candidate)

Pay Scale: Scale 2 Point 3 – £30,255

Contract Type: Support Staff: Full-time. Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate to work alongside our experienced finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, efficient and effective team. You will support the day-to-day finance administration of the Trust while undertaking a structured programme of training and development across Trust finance systems, processes and controls. You will play an important role in supporting our schools to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

All areas of the role will require you to be organised, approachable and proactive. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work with colleagues and suppliers in a friendly manner.

Reports to: Overall accountability to the Chief Financial Officer & Director of Corporate Services.

Responsible for: Supporting the day-to-day finance administration of the Trust and undertaking a structured programme of training and development across Trust finance systems, processes and controls.

Liaison with: CFO/Trust Finance Officer, HR colleagues, Administration Team, budget holders, suppliers, customers and Trust schools.