Finance Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records and working collaboratively with colleagues. Full-time position with a salary range of £25,989-£27,693 per annum. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Reliable and capable of developing in the role.

Responsibilities

• Work with the finance team to maintain accurate financial records.
• Contribute to a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Be an integral part of the processing team.

Skills

Team player

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant

Salary: NJC6-10 (£25,989-£27,693 per annum - actual salary). Full time, 37 hours per week, permanent, or temporary, all year round. Starting as soon as possible.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a dedicated, reliable and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to complement our existing central team. The successful candidate will work with the wider finance team to ensure accurate financial records are maintained in line with current legislation and Trust policies. You should be a team player who can work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels. Applicants should share the Trust’s high aspirations for pupils and staff.

What the school offers its staff

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. For full details, visit the Spencer Academies Trust employee benefits page.

About the role

Full time, 37 hours per week, permanent, or temporary, all year round. We are part of a highly successful Multi Academy Trust committed to providing high quality education and the best possible outcomes for children and young people. You will be part of the finance team and play an integral role in our processing activities to ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with current policies.

Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the wider finance team and be an integral part of the processing team.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with current legislation and Trust policies.
• Contribute to a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications and attributes

• Demonstrates being a team player and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and capable of developing in the role.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (as part of safer recruitment).

Safeguarding, equality and diversity

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Level 2 Safeguarding training, and right to work checks. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is Disability Confident Committed.

How to apply

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

Applications are submitted through the Spencer Academies Trust recruitment portal. CVs cannot be accepted. Please indicate in your personal statement if you would prefer a permanent or temporary role. References will be arranged in line with Safer Recruitment policies.

For any queries about the role, please contact Michelle Woolley at [e-mail].

Additional information

The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications through our recruitment portal. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks as outlined above. The Trust and its member academies are committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity in employment and education provision.