Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Finance Administrator to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.
This is a Grade 5, 12-month fixed term contract, working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £29,064. The expected start date is 1 September 2026, with the contract ending on 31 August 2027.
Main purpose of the job:
You will be part of the central finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer. You will be responsible for finance transactional processing in line with the Trust financial regulations and procedures, ensuring accuracy, compliance and best practice.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Processing and matching Purchase Orders, investigating any discrepancies and ensuring they are processed in line with the Trust’s financial procedures
- Posting invoices to PSF in preparation for payment and raising sales invoices, ensuring they are adequately supported and the correct VAT treatment is applied
- Carrying out month end processes in line with the Trust’s financial reporting timetable
- Reviewing the commitments report, register and Trial Balance in order to prepare the monthly accruals and prepayments adjustments for the Finance Business Partners
- To take responsibility for ensuring all of the Trust’s financial regulations and procedures are complied with
- Ensure accurate accounting records are kept for all transactions
- Attend Trust and school events as required and make a positive contribution during such events
- Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate
