Trust Finance Officer

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Who We Are

Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: “Excellence for All”.

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Full details can be found at:

Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We are looking for:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Trust Finance Officer to join our Central Trust Finance team. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing the financial operations across all schools within the Trust. Working closely with the Chief Finance Officer and Trust Finance Managers, you will ensure accurate processing of financial transactions, maintain compliance with our chart of accounts, and support procurement activities to deliver value for money. You will also oversee spending against grants and specialist funding streams, assist with contract management, and contribute to the smooth running of monthly financial routines. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance role, strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and exceptional organisational and communication abilities. A flexible approach, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines are essential. Previous experience in school finance and familiarity with Access Education Finance would be advantageous.

If you share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional education and achieve our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact; Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager at recruitment@catrust.uk

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.