Finance and HR Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Stowmarket is seeking an individual for a finance and HR support role. The candidate will assist the Finance and HR/Payroll Officers and contribute to the smooth running of operations. Qualifications include Grade C literacy and numeracy, as well as good computer skills. Opportunities for career progression and a robust wellbeing support package are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff induction program

Extensive wellbeing support package

Personalised performance management

Qualifications

• Experience of working in administration is required.
• Desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support for Finance and HR/Payroll Officers.
• Contribute to end of year audit processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.

Skills

Initiative

Clear communication

Administration experience

Office management support

Confidentiality

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Grade C / 4+ level numeracy and literacy

Good level of computer literacy

Relative finance and administration experience

Job description

Job Description

Address: Consortium Trust, Helmingham, Suffolk IP14 6EX

Salary: £13.21 - £14.59 per hour

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (working pattern to be mutually agreed)

Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026

Reference: 0468

Overview

The Central Finance and HR team needs to increase its capacity within the finance and HR functions. This role is an equal support role for the Finance and HR/Payroll Officers with a range of finance and HR functions. As part of the Central Finance and HR team you may be expected to provide support when needed to the schools within the trust.

Requirements

• Follow plans and work on own initiative.
• Communicate clearly with children and adults, verbally and in writing.
• Experience of working in administration.
• Support a range of office managers if required.
• Contribute to end of year audit processes.
• Willingness to contribute to the general smooth running of the trust.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities.
• Aware of safeguarding.

What we offer

• Comprehensive staff induction program.
• Full support and training from a wider team.
• Wide range of staff benefits.
• Extensive wellbeing support package.
• Opportunity for career progression within the trust.
• Personalised performance management.
• Bespoke package of CPD as required.

Qualifications

• Grade C / 4+ level numeracy and literacy.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Desirable: Good level of relative finance and administration experience.

Contact

Please feel free to contact Tanya Miley or Megan Miller by either calling 01473 355452 or emailing: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Closing date: 14 November 2025.

Interview date: 20 November 2025.

Additional Information

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, which will include social media checks.