Senior Finance Officer

The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 800 people and educate over 5,000 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years. As a member of our Athelstan Trust, you will benefit from: - Being part of a trust that is absolutely committed to raising educational standards for all the children in our schools - Our commitment to developing the talents and skills of all our staff throughout their career - Being part of a caring, collaborative and excellent community We are seeking an experienced and highly organised and motivated Senior Finance Officer to join our support staff at Sir William Romney’s School. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Finance Business Partner to ensure the effective operation of the school's financial systems and processes. They will contribute to the school's financial planning, monitoring and reporting, helping to ensure that resources are managed efficiently to support the best possible outcomes for our students. Our commitment to safeguarding children and young people The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check (see information below) and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview. Flexible working and equality We are a flexible working employer and are open to requests for working arrangements which make this post manageable to suitable candidates. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview also, so please ask us. Further information Candidates who would like to talk about this opportunity are invited to contact Dani Gregory by email dgregory@theathelstantrust.org