CAT Vacancies
Finance & Administration Officer
Cheshire Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Financial Administration officer. Whilst you may not have
experience of all areas of the role, you will have transferrable skills from existing employment and a desire to learn and
take advantage of opportunities to develop. You will be able to work within a collaborative management organisation;
supporting colleagues with financial and administrative tasks and processes, whilst taking responsibility for your own area
of work.
This role is predominantly home-based with IT and workstation equipment provided. Occasionally the successful candidate
may be asked to work from one of our Trust schools or to attend meetings at venues across Cheshire or Wirral. We have
a 37 hour working week and whilst we can offer some flexibility in working hours the majority of hours should be undertaken
whilst our schools are in operation (9am – 5pm). This role is for 40 weeks per year meaning the successful candidate will
work during the 39 weeks our schools are open plus an additional week to be agreed with the CFOO.
Alternatively, we would be willing to consider a 4 day week worked over a full-year for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Administration: undertake finance admin tasks in support of the work of the wider team and specific
academies as needed,
General Administration: undertake a wide range of administrative tasks in support of colleagues in the central
team,
Culture and Values: Embody and promote the Trust’s ethos to ‘inspire hearts and minds’ in order to support the
Trust’s strategic objectives and growth plan.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
Experience in a financial administration role
Confidence and competence in using Microsoft packages, in particular Teams and excel
The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of our organisation
The ability to work at pace, flexibly and with high levels of accuracy A willingness to work as part of a team that gets things done!
A drive to provide a high-quality service for our schools
We Offer:
A supportive, committed Trust community
A culture that values and nurtures professional growth and career opportunity
A permanent contract (subject to a successful 6-month probationary period)
26 days paid holiday increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays
Annual salary progression within a national pay scale (performance-related)
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
An annual flu vaccination
Access to our ‘green schemes’ including cycle to work, electric cars and white goods
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application and a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role to our
Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO), Luci Jones at lucijones@cheshireacademiestrust.co.uk. We are looking to
appoint the successful candidate from Monday 2 September.
Cheshire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an
enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.