Reed Ipswich Business Support is delighted to be recruiting a part-time Finance Officer (hybrid working) on a permanent basis, starting as soon as possible in Suffolk.

In this role, you will work closely with the CFO to deliver high-quality financial and administrative support across all schools within the Multi Academy Trust.
Key Responsibilities
*Maintain accurate financial records, including income, staff expenses, credit card transactions, and direct debit invoices.
*Process and manage invoices for allocated schools and for the central Trust.
*Maintain public sector financial systems, including cancelling orders and adding new suppliers.
*Record and monitor all central MAT financial transactions and grant income.
*Prepare weekly BACS payment runs.
*Process monthly payroll journals and ensure payroll accuracy.
*Submit VAT returns and reconcile the Trust’s central bank account.
*Support the production of monthly management accounts, financial forecasts, and annual school budgets.
*Ensure compliance with financial controls and support internal audit activities.
*Visit schools regularly and assist with onboarding new schools joining the Trust.
*Help prepare documentation for external audit purposes.
Working Time
*42 weeks per year, comprising:

*39 weeks during term-time/PD days
*3 weeks during school holidays (scheduled with the CFO)

*Flexibility to take some leave during quieter financial periods in term-time.
*Part-time: 4 days per week (26 hours)*Working hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
*Working days to be agreed, must include Mondays

Requirements
*AAT, CIPFA bookkeeping, or equivalent professional financial qualification.
*Experience working with Public Sector Financials.
*Experience producing and presenting management accounts.
*Practical understanding of the education sector and academy trust finances (desirable).


Contact Adele Gordon at the REED Ipswich Office on .