Finance Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to further your career in finance, whilst developing new skills and gaining valuable experience at the heart of a dynamic multi academy trust.

As a Finance Officer, you will work with the New Collaborative Learning Trust's Finance team to provide a comprehensive range of financial support, administration and advice across the Trust. You will also provide close support to the Trust Finance Manager on higher level financial tasks, including management account preparation and quality control of financial data.

You will have, or be willing to work towards, a finance qualification (e.g. AAT). You will need strong numeracy skills, excellent attention to detail and a comprehensive knowledge of monthly financial administration and integrated financial accounting systems. You will be willing to work flexibly within the team and have strong organisational and time management skills. Knowledge of financial and accounting policy and regulations such as VAT and HMRC is essential.

In return, NCLT will support you in the advancement of your finance career, by providing funded CPD (such as the AAT qualifications) and the opportunity for progression as the role develops.

About New Collaborative Learning Trust

You will be joining a dynamic, core team that supports the operations of all of the schools and colleges within our Trust. Our shared services are here to support all of our schools and colleges across several areas including Health and Safety, Finance, Estates, HR and MIS. Having recently moved into this site you will enjoy its new facilities and fantastic transport links being situated just off the M62. With a real team ethos, the different departments work together to provide ongoing support for the growth and development of the Trust.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is a multi academy trust which has grown significantly over the last four years and currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three secondary schools and three primary schools. NCLT has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. We have a strong track record of improving the quality of education, raising aspirations and helping young people progress to higher education, apprenticeships and careers. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education.

Why work for us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter which includes wellbeing events, health heart checks and flu jabs.
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: 5th January 2025.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194)

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity.  As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.