Finance Officer

Hours: 36 hours per week Term time + 3 weeks

Start Date: As soon as possible

The School:

The Rise Partnership Trust currently consists of three SEND schools and educates primary and secondary pupils with a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs. We believe that it is a priority for every pupil at our school to have a voice and be heard.

"Staff plan activities around children's interests. This motivates children and encourages children to communicate." (Manor School OFSTED report 2020)

"All pupils learn life skills and communication in a way that prepares them for future independence." (Manor School OFSTED report 2020)

This post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic professional to join a motivated and growing Trust.

As a Trust we are dedicated to the successful future of every pupil in our schools. We believe in family and community, we respect and celebrate differences; we work as a team with an ambitious agenda, always striving to do our best. These values are reflected in the team of people who work for us, both within our schools and the central team.

The Post:

• Maintain manual and computerised financial records
• Undertake financial administration such as placing orders, invoicing, preparing cheques, issuing receipts etc.
• Deal with queries from budget holders
• Deal with financial queries from external bodies, suppliers, parents and staff
• Ensure procurement is in line with the school's procedures and achieves best value
• Assist with the preparation of school monies and make appropriate arrangements for banking
• Assist with the issuing of invoices and collection of monies due to the school
• check full receipt of orders
• Ensure all financial administration is carried out in accordance with appropriate DfE and school financial regulations and policies

The Person:

The ideal applicant will ideally have:

• Experience in financial administration within a school
• Have excellent IT and administrative skills.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Be familiar with all office procedures and equipment.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and education of our children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

The advertised role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, only applicants with the automatic right to work in the UK should apply.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.