Vale of York Academy [Heartwood Learning Trust]
*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*
At Heartwood Learning Trust, we’re proud to support a thriving family of fourteen academies across York, Hull, and North Yorkshire — including six secondary schools, six primary schools, and two alternative provision settings. Together, we’re committed to delivering excellence in education and support services.
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Financial Operations Officer to join our Central Services Team
This is a full time 37-hour-per-week positionworking a full year.
As part of a busy and collaborative team, you’ll lead on the day to day transactional financial activities of the Trust, as directed by the Finance Operations Manager, monitoring considerable expenditure totalling more than £12m per annum. This role encompasses the provision of high quality financial administration including the processing of financial transactions, regular review of open items on the ledgers, addressing queries and issues, maintaining supplier master data and preparing and posting payments.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across our academies, helping to ensure our financial processes run smoothly and efficiently. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a positive, team-focused approach will be essential to your success.
Why Join Us?
We value our staff and are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding working environment.
In return, we offer:
- A knowledgeable and supportive Central Leadership Team
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Occupational Health support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year
Position Type: Fixed Term – Until 31st August 2027
Line Manager: Finance Operations Manager
Travel Required: Yes, dependant upon office location
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Appointments for candidates who are new to role will typically be made at the minimum of the advertised pay scale.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Financial Operations Officer employer: The Diocese Of York
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