Finance Officer

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust 

• Salary: £19,350- £22,735 actual pa (£27,274-£32,046 FTE) 
• Permanent  
• Part Time  
• 26.25 hours per week 
• Required January 2027 

Sapientia Education Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Finance Officer to join our school-based Finance Team. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 14 primary and 9 secondary schools, and the finance operation that supports these schools is based across the Trust’s secondary schools, with this role based at Beccles High School. 

Beccles High School is a vibrant, inclusive community where every student is known, supported and inspired. Since joining Sapientia Education Trust in September 2024, it has embraced a new era, one rooted in ambition, collaboration and student-centred learning. Students tell us that they value the way lessons are delivered and the strong relationships that exist in school between students and staff. This is only possible because of the school’s small size and the belief and confidence in every student as an individual. 

This post offers an opportunity to work in the growing finance team with responsibility for the whole school finance function - processing invoices, dealing with supplier, customer and parent queries, statement reconciliations for various schools and the wider trust. The ideal candidate will possess strong team working skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of staff and be a resilient problem solver. Support for training (e.g. AAT) will be offered should the post holder wish to undertake professional qualifications. 

Working hours for this role are Monday – Friday 09.00-14.45hrs (alternative hours and patterns would be considered) 

How to apply: 

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form.   

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.  

Closing Date: 20 December 2026 

Interview Date: TBC 

Sapientia Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory 

The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.