Finance Assistant (0.6FTE)

Teaching Vacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking a Part-time Finance Assistant to work three days a week. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, collaborating with the finance team, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Applicants must display high aspirations for educational outcomes. Starting as soon as possible, the salary ranges from £15,804 to £16,841 per annum. Interested candidates should apply through the official portal and contact Michelle Woolley for inquiries.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Accuracy in maintaining financial records.
• Ability to collaborate and support team members.
• Adherence to regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained.
• Contribute to financial processing needs.
• Support the central processing team with reliable administration.

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant

Salary: NJC6-10 (£15,804-£16,841 per annum - actual salary)

Contract: Part time, three days per week (22.5 hours), permanent, or temporary, all year round

Start date: Starting as soon as possible

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
• Further details about benefits available via the school employees portal

Responsibilities

• Work with the wider finance team to ensure accurate financial records are maintained
• Operate in line with current legislation and Trust policies
• Support and collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the Trust’s financial processing needs
• Be an integral part of the central processing team, contributing to reliable financial administration
• Assist with developing to full potential within the role and beyond

About the Trust

SAT is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have approaching 18,000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2,800 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. Spencer Trust academies share an ambition to deliver results that compete with the very highest performing schools and deliver a curriculum underpinned by breadth, opportunity and quality to develop well-rounded global citizens.

Mission and Values

Mission: Our mission is to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Vision: Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, providing an outstanding education for local children. We believe that all children have a right to quality education, schools are stronger together, and we grow effectiveness by developing people within the schools and sharing responsibility for quality and outcomes.

Applicants and applying

Applicants are expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff. If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Michelle Woolley at [e-mail]

How to Apply: The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications to be submitted through our recruitment portal. CVs cannot be accepted. Indicate in your personal statement if you are interested in a permanent or temporary role. References will be contacted in line with safer recruitment policies prior to interview, unless requested otherwise. Closing date: 9am Monday 6 October 2025. Interview dates to be confirmed. Early application is encouraged as we may interview and close the advert ahead of closing date. Applications are submitted through our Every Candidate Portal. If new, register; if existing, sign in.

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 and Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity. The Trust is an equalities employer and promotes equality and diversity in employment and education. Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers may be subject to checks including DBS, right to work, references, and other suitability checks. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions or cautions as required by law.