Finance Officer

Acer Trust, an Oxfordshire multi-academy trust, has an exciting opportunity arising in our West Hub Finance Team, supporting three of our schools in West Oxford and Witney. As part of our West Hub team, this role will be key in delivering a high-quality finance support service to our schools, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our financial processes, so that our schools can make the best possible use of the funds available to them.

The role would suit someone with strong finance knowledge and experience, excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills, wishing to further develop a career in finance within a supportive and fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, focused and diligent, with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will be need to have demonstrable experience in a financial role and either hold a relevant qualification or be willing to study to attain one; prior experience in schools finance would be beneficial.

If you are looking for a varied and engaging role where you can further develop your career in finance, this could be the role for you! The post is 37 hours per week and is paid at £32,578 to £35,570.

We are committed to developing our staff and will endeavour to support you in your career aspirations, including supporting learning through an apprenticeship if appropriate. As well as benefiting from a vibrant and caring work environment and career development opportunities, you will also have the opportunity to join one of the country’s best pension schemes.

To set up an informal discussion about the role with Alisa Russell, Director of Finance, please contact hr@acertrust.org.uk. Please note that, for safeguarding reasons, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding procedures.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 16th November and interviews will be held on Friday 21st November.

However, we are looking to fill the post as soon as possible and so we may interview strong candidates sooner; therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.