Finance Assistant

Spencer Academies Trust; Beeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized educational charity in Beeston is looking for a dedicated, reliable, and enthusiastic full-time Finance Assistant. The successful candidate will work alongside a collaborative finance team to ensure accurate financial records in compliance with legislation and Trust policies. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team. This role offers extensive support for professional development.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Qualifications

• Dedication to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Strong attention to detail in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with the wider finance team.
• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained.

Job description

Overview

Location: Spencer Academies Trust, Spencer Place, Regan Way, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 6RZ, UK

Salary: NJC6-10 (£25,989-£27,693 per annum - actual salary)

Working Patterns: Full-Time

Application Deadline: Monday, 6th October 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Is a Shared Job: No

About Us

Do you want to become part of a highly successful Multi Academy Trust where our mission is to provide high quality education and deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people?

Are you a team player? Can you work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels? If so then we definitely need to hear from you!

Due to the successful and ongoing growth of our Trust we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, reliable and enthusiastic full time Finance Assistant to complement our existing central team (permanent, or temporary roles available).

The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the wider finance team, and be an integral part of our processing team, and work to ensure accurate financial records are maintained, in line with current legislation and Trust policies.

As part of an excellent team you will be given extensive support to develop to your full potential both in this role and beyond.

SAT is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have approaching 18000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2800 teachers, leaders and educational support professionals across the East Midlands. We aspire to be a leading regional high performing Trust, with a national reputation for excellence.

We currently have 18 primary academies, 8 secondary academies and 1 primary aged special school in our family of schools. All of our schools benefit from the collaboration and added value that being a member of our Trust offers and share our values and beliefs. Spencer Trust academies share an ambition to deliver results that compete with the very highest performing schools in the country and deliver a curriculum for students that is underpinned by breadth, opportunity and quality: one that seeks to give young people the opportunity to develop into well rounded global citizens that believe they can influence positive change in the world.

Responsibilities

• The Finance Assistant will work with the wider finance team and be an integral part of the processing team.
• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained, in line with current legislation and Trust policies.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assist Programme (Health Assured) and BHN Extras (Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes). Recognition of local government and academy continuous of service.

Safeguarding and Equality

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and Level 2 Safeguarding training. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer, promoting equality and diversity in employment and education provision.

How to Apply

The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications for this post to be submitted through our recruitment portal. CVs cannot be accepted. Please indicate in your personal statement if you would prefer a permanent or temporary role. References will be called in line with safer recruitment policies prior to interview unless specifically requested not to.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 6th October 2025. Interviews dates are to be confirmed. Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

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Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a DBS check and Level 2 Safeguarding training.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders are treated fairly and with dignity and respect regardless of protected characteristics. Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.