Finance Officer in Kenilworth

Minimum 25 hours per week - 52 weeks per year or Term Time Only. Grade G Point 11 - 14- (£28,598 - £31,022) per annum, pro rata (Actual salary for 52 weeks per year £19,322 - £20,960 for term time only £16,194 - £17,566) Fixed term maternity cover until Easter 2027 Required September 2026 or earlier.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust, supporting high‑quality education across our schools while developing your finance skills in a collaborative environment. This fixed‑term contract is ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience in academy finance. You will work closely with an experienced central team and gain valuable insight into multi‑school financial management.

The Role

The Finance Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective financial management of the Multi Academy Trust. The postholder ensures that financial processes are accurate, timely, compliant and aligned with the Trust’s financial regulations, ESFA requirements and best practice. Working closely with school leaders as part of the central finance team, the Finance Officer helps maintain strong financial controls and contributes to the Trust’s long‑term financial sustainability. The role will act as a key support to the KMAT Head of Finance, by supporting with the provision of information required for the preparation of the Trust’s management reporting and financial reporting, general ledger management, bank account management, and supporting other members of the Finance Team with any other finance related matters.

Key responsibilities

• Perform the daily operations of the purchase ledger process including managing any queries: processing of purchase requisitions and orders onto the Trust’s computerised finance system, ensuring appropriate authorisations are adhered to; dealing with goods received notes and entering them onto the computerised finance system, matching them to the relevant purchase orders to ensure goods are received prior to payment; processing of purchase invoices onto the computerised finance system; reconciling supplier statements on a monthly basis; monitoring of the aged creditor reports.
• Perform the daily operations of the sales ledger process including managing any queries: entering of sales orders onto the financial system and raising invoices as appropriate; performing credit control operations including monitoring of the aged debtor reports.
• Perform the daily operations of the banking process: processing of BACS payments and ad hoc faster payments; processing of Direct Debit payments; management of student bursary payments; banking of any cash and cheques received. Reconcile charge card statements on a monthly basis.
• Administration of Parent Pay and dealing with any queries from staff or parents/guardians.
• Assist in the monitoring and management of the Finance email account.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager.

Benefits

• A supportive team of colleagues across the Trust.
• Leave entitlement of 28 days per annum, pro rata (for the 52 weeks terms and conditions).
• A dedicated and forward‑looking Finance team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations.
• Full benefits of gym membership.
• Employee well‑being benefits via our Employee Assist Healthcare programme (Benenden) physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discounts, free flu vaccinations, free gym, a laptop, free on‑site parking and electric car charging.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate a healthy work‑life balance. Whilst this role is advertised as 25 hours per week, The Trust are open to accommodating a working pattern that suits the right candidate.

Equal Opportunity

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Safeguarding

The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.