Finance Officer

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, and accountable to the Head of Finance and Chief Finance Officer (CFO), this role is integral to the efficient operation of the Trust's finance function. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality financial services across the Trust, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while maintaining compliance with Trust policies and financial regulations.

Working closely with colleagues across our academies and central services, the Finance Officer will be responsible for managing day-to-day finance activities, including accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, credit control, and financial record keeping. The role also involves responding to finance queries, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and helping to maintain excellent standards of financial administration and customer service.

As part of Central Region Schools Trust, you will work alongside a dedicated team committed to supporting our academies and enabling excellent educational outcomes for pupils. This is an opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organisation that places continuous improvement, collaboration and service excellence at the heart of everything it does.

If you are looking to enhance your finance career within a supportive and ambitious multi-academy trust, we would be delighted to hear from you

Application Process

Interested candidates who wish to have an informal conversation about this role, and/or a tour of the Site are welcome to contact HR@crst.org.uk for further information.

Our ideal candidate should possess a commitment to working with children, a willingness to be reflective, be committed to continual improvement through professional dialogue and exploration and enjoy working flexibly as part of a team.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st July 2026

Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks in accordance with Safer Recruitment practices. All candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online check and will be required to declare they are suitable to work with children.