Interim Senior Finance Officer- Multi Academy Trust

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a difference in the education sector? Do you have proven experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust? Would you enjoy a varied finance role partnering with budget holders and supporting key organisational decisions? If yes, read on!

Robertson Bell are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic Education Trust. This role offers the chance to take on a broad range of finance responsibilities while working closely with the Finance Manager. You’ll play a key part in ensuring accurate reporting, supporting budget holders, and maintaining strong financial processes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of management accounts through reconciliations, journals, and variance analysis.
• Contribute to accurate payroll processing by liaising with providers and ensuring financial records are kept up to date.
• Partner with managers across the organisation to review budgets, monitor spend and provide clear financial insight.
• Assist with external reporting requirements, audits, and compliance processes.
• Oversee elements of transactional finance, including invoicing, payments, and credit control.

Person Specification

• Proven experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust (essential).
• Solid experience in reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls.
• Experience in journal posting, balance sheet reconciliation and overseeing accounts payable.
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

The role is based in North London with one day working from home offered. It is an urgent role, so please do not hesitate in making an application.