Finance Systems Support Officer
Based in Guildford, Surrey
Salary: LPT Grade 6, £31,481 - £33,764 per annum FTE
Actual Salary: £20,918.06 - £22,435.04 per annum (pro-rata) based on 25 hours per week, term time only (43 weeks per year).
Hours: 20-25 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, term time only work (43 weeks per year)
Job overview
Learning Partners Academy Trust is seeking a Finance Systems Support Officer to join our central finance team and support the effective use, development and optimisation of finance systems across the trust.
This is a key role supporting school‑based and central colleagues by resolving finance system and process queries, improving consistency of practice, and helping ensure that systems are used confidently, accurately and in line with trust expectations. The postholder will play an important part in supporting digital and process transformation, contributing to the successful rollout and ongoing development of finance and purchasing systems across our family of schools.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Transformation Manager, you will:
- Provide hands‑on support for the Trust’s finance systems, acting as the key escalation point for system and process queries from schools and central teams.
- Diagnose and resolve issues relating to purchasing, approval workflows, budget controls and reporting, support system configuration and optimisation, and play an active role in the rollout and development of new systems and enhancements.
- Maintain system access and documentation, support training and guidance for users, liaise with system providers, and help ensure systems operate efficiently, securely and in line with trust policies and audit requirements.
(Please see the job description for full details on the role)
You will have:
- You will be a detail‑focused and proactive individual with experience working in a finance or systems‑based environment, where accuracy, controls and data integrity are essential.
- You will bring strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, confidence supporting colleagues with system or finance queries, and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non‑technical users.
- You will be very comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and able to work collaboratively and independently in a busy environment.
- Experience of finance, ERP or purchasing systems, and experience within a school, Multi‑Academy Trust or public sector setting, would be an advantage.
About Learning Partners
Learning Partners Academy Trust is a thriving and growing Multi Academy Trust (MAT) built on strong partnership and collaboration. Our family of schools work closely together to share expertise, support one another, and deliver the very best outcomes for every child.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.
Please note, your application will take you to our ATS system (SAMpeople Recruit). You will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Lisa Wilde, lwilde@ learningpartners,org
Closing date: Tuesday 19th May at 11am
Important Information
- The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
- Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
Learning Partners Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.