Job Description

About this Role

Term Time Only (Including Training Days) 20 hours worked over 4 days, including Wednesdays and Friday. Times are negotiable.

At the heart of our success are the people who make it happen, from inspiring classroom teachers to the dedicated operational teams behind the scenes and at all levels. Every contribution counts. Our Central Trust Team plays a crucial role in maintaining seamless operations, fostering clear communication, and delivering timely guidance to our schools and leadership.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Administration Officer to join our Finance Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the day-to-day operations of the Trust's purchase ledger accounting system, ensuring compliance with internal financial procedures and external regulatory requirements. This includes processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely and accurate payments.

In addition, the role provides essential administrative support to the wider finance team, contributing to the smooth running of finance operations and supporting month-end processes, reporting tasks, and document management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, organised individual looking to contribute to a busy and supportive finance function within a values-driven organisation.

About our Trust

We are a people centred organisation and we recognise we cannot achieve our mission together, without attracting the very best talent and being recognised as a great place to work. As we mark 10 years since our Trust was founded, we celebrate a decade of learning, collaboration, and achievement - not just for our schools and communities, but for the colleagues who make it all possible.

Here's what you can expect when you join us:

Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

experienced in working in a finance or accounting administrative role, with an understanding of basic financial processes. confident managing a purchase ledger, processing invoices, and ensuring accurate and timely supplier payments. highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, showing initiative and reliability.

Next Steps

Let's Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our Trust ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Gaynor Murtagh murtaghg@rklt.co.uk

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section 'Disability and Accessibility'.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12,419.00-13,241.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs
Work Location: In person