Finance Officer

3 days ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

Finance Officer

**Salary**: Grade 6 SCP 6-9 (£17,823 - £18,565)
Start date: February 2025

Due to the promotion of the current post holder we currently have a vacancy for a part time finance
officer. The position is 30 hours per week and is term time only (plus INSET).

The Wessex Multi-Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Finance Officer; to join our central Finance
team. Whilst this position is part of the central finance team, the postholder may be required to
travel to school sites for meetings.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, suitably experienced and qualified individual to take
responsibility for:

- ensuring financial regulations are adhered to and controlled, in accordance with Trust policy and

DfE.
- raising purchase orders, check and process invoices for payments and reporting for BACs runs.
- undertake regular reviews and evaluations of cost saving opportunities, preparation of month end

accounts, including monitoring payroll, preparing transactions for bank reconciliation and
forecasting.
- other responsibilities include processing all income into the assigned schools (banking, invoicing,

and reconciling), preparation of invoices and collection of fees and other dues and operation of
school ensuring a full reconciliation is undertaken at least once a month.

degree of accuracy. They will need to be highly organised, a team player and be happy to use their
own initiative and work independently. Experience with finance systems and excel is essential. Due
to the nature of the role, the postholder will need to be able to fulfil the travel requirements.

accepted. You can also find further details about the Trust via the website.

all sectors of the community.
Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The
Enhanced DBS check Child Barred List check and satisfactory references.
check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with
children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person
who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if
and when findings are relevant and of concern.
regulated activity relevant to children.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee under 5 years’ service.



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