Finance Officer - Local Finance

FINANCE OFFICER - LOCAL FINANCE

Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London WC1H 9BD)

Full time, FTC until 31 August 2026

Commencing salary £54,748 per annum

The National Education Union is a powerful force for change in education, representing 500,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff, and leaders. As we undertake an extensive staffing review, this is an exciting time to join us on our journey to becoming a more agile, strategic, and powerfully coordinated trade union-ready to meet the challenges of the future and drive lasting change in education.

We are currently looking to appoint a Finance Officer to serve as the technical lead specialist on local finance issues, offering support to local Treasurers and other relevant officers. This role will act as the technical finance lead in key local financial processes and will be responsible for preparing local finance reports for the Head of Finance, to be presented to the General Purposes Committee.

In this role, you will provide technical, planning, and systems support for member and local finance processes, including treasury management, honoraria, and sustentation. This will involve developing and improving tools, systems, and processes to support the effective delivery of Local Finance functions. You will also develop and maintain a strong working relationship with Unity Trust Bank to ensure the effective delivery of all local banking services and treasury management, safeguarding NEU funds.

Prospective applicants should be either CCAB part qualified or possess equivalent experience in finance. They must have current knowledge of HMRC regulations regarding the payment of honoraria; up-to-date understanding of charity and tax matters relevant to the role; and familiarity with current financial and accounting practices and procedures.

Prospective applicants are also advised that your normal place of work will be the NEU office specified in this advert and that the NEU operates 'Blended Working Arrangements' for office-based staff, which means you will typically need to be based in the designated NEU office for 3 to 4 days a week (based on a full-time contract), with the remaining days based at home, and subject to business needs.

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 35 days' annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a defined benefit pension scheme. Salary and benefits are pro-rata for part-time applicants.

Further details can be downloaded from our website via the button below, where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Wednesday 5 November 2025.

Please note: Interviews will be held on 20 November 2025

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