Finance Officer

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust has fourteen academies located within York, Hull and North Yorkshire. Our Trust comprises six secondary, six primary and two alternative provision academies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional Finance Officer to join our well established central finance team. This role is offered on a permanent, full time basis; however, we would welcome applications from those seeking part time opportunities.  

The role can be based at our Trust offices in York, Hull or Scarborough depending on the successful candidate's location. An ability and willingness to travel to various locations across the Trust is vital. 

The Finance Officer role provides a budget and monthly management accounting role to nominated schools. The role, overseen by the Management Accountant, provides an essential finance link between our schools and our central team. The Trust operates an equitable finance model to ensure that all pupils are valued consistently while maximising investment into the educational provisions of our schools.This role will also work closely with school based finance administration roles to provide them with guidance and support.

Our Trust’s values of Respect, Teamwork and Kindness underpin the vision ‘Life in all its fullness – a place to thrive’ and are central to all Trust activities and aims.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in a financial role within either a commercial or public sector setting
• AAT - Level 4 or equivalent qualification
• The ability to prioritise your workload while maintaining accuracy and meeting key deadlines
• Working knowledge of financial management systems 
• Ability to travel freely across all schools within the Trust

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive leadership with a collaborative approach and an appreciative culture
• An experienced central team where colleagues can flourish and thrive
• Opportunities for staff to develop their own career pathways
• Holiday entitlement 25 days (increases after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme

Role Details

Type of Contract - Permanent, Full year, 52 weeks

Full Time / Part-Time - Full Time - 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Office Location - York, Scarborough or Hull - Dependant on home location

Travel Required - Yes

Line Manager - Management Accountant

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. You should use the information supplied within the job description & person specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. 

For further details, please see the job description and person specification attached.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Wilson on 07725 116049, who will arrange a telephone call with the Management Accountant, Helen Nozedar.

Interview Date - 30 January 2025

APPLICATIONS VIA AGENCIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AT THIS STAGE.

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is 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.