Finance Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking educational trust in Norwich, where you can join a friendly finance team as a Finance Assistant. This role offers a chance to engage with a variety of financial tasks and responsibilities, providing essential support to the Trust and its academies. With a commitment to professional development, the Trust encourages candidates to enhance their skills, including the possibility of pursuing AAT studies. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits like flexible working hours, free parking, and wellness services for you and your family. If you're ready to make a difference in education finance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free car parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Schemes

Dress-down Fridays

School Wellbeing Service

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a finance role is strongly desired.
• Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to the team and Trust, visiting schools.
• Liaise with budget holders and assist with financial tasks.

Skills

Finance experience

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

AAT studies

Tools

Trust’s financial systems

Job description

Broad Horizons Education Trust

Sewell Park Academy

St Clements Hill,

Norwich

NR3 4BX

[e-mail]

Vacancy:

Finance Assistant

Grade: D5 - D6 (£24,790 - £25,183 FTE)

37 hours per week

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team at Broad Horizons Education Trust, which currently operates 18 academies in and around Norwich - 3 secondary schools, 2 specialist schools, and 13 schools for younger children.

This role provides the chance to gain exposure to a wide range of tasks and be part of a friendly and dynamic team. The successful candidate will have opportunities to gain skills to develop and take on higher-level responsibilities within the team over time. The role is based in the Trust’s centralised Head office, providing financial support to the team and Trust, visiting schools, and liaising with budget holders as required. Candidates will have the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team and will be fully trained in the use of the Trust’s financial systems. Prior experience of working within a relevant finance role is strongly desired.

The hours for this post are 37 hours per week, with the opportunity for flexi working weeks around school holidays. The Trust also provides free car parking, Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes, dress-down Fridays, and a School Wellbeing Service for you and your immediate family, with new employee benefits being regularly added. The Trust would consider supporting applicants who would like to undertake or continue AAT studies.

To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details. You will then be linked through to our recruitment portal MyNewTerm, where you can complete an online application form.

Closing Date: 9:00 am Friday 28th February 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 5th March 2025

We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations; therefore, successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend a Warner Interview. We are an equal opportunities employer.