Finance Officer

Farrer Barnes are working with a community-focused Multi-Academy Trust based in East London to recruit a motivated and passionate Finance Officer to join their growing team. Looking for an outstanding cadidate who is available to start immediately, this a temporary to permanent position with the prospects of excellent career growth, a good pension and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people in the area. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of financial procedures in a similar public sector environment.
• Substantial experience in production of accounts up to trial balance.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively with wide range of internal and external partners.
• Good computing skills, particularly in Excel, and the ability to learn new software packages easily.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and able to explain financial concepts to financial and non-financial audiences.
• Genuine interest in the education of young people and ability to contribute more widely to the life and community of the Federation

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.