Finance Assistants

ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST; Alkerden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

GP telemedicine

Discounts

Eye tests

Wellbeing support

Job summary

ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST is seeking a Part-time Finance Assistant to support ordering, invoicing and supplier payments across the Trust's schools. The role is hands-on within the Central Finance Team, reporting to the Purchase to Pay Manager and ensuring accurate financial controls.

The position is term-time only (39 weeks per year), 37 hours per week, with a salary of £23,101–£23,484 actual per annum, pro rata to £26,385–£26,822 for a full-time, all-year-round role.

Responsibilities

• Support the ordering, invoicing and supplier payment processes across the Trust's schools.
• Assist the Purchase to Pay Manager and the Central Finance Team to ensure accuracy and strong financial control.
• Support timely reporting and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Multi Academy Trust Central Finance Team. Finance Assistants work as part of the wider team and are specifically responsible for supporting the ordering, invoicing, and supplier payment processes across the Trust's schools. This is a hands-on role within the Central Finance Team, working closely with colleagues across the Trust to ensure consistency, accuracy, and strong financial control across the Trust. The role supports the effective delivery of core finance functions, contributing to timely reporting and compliance with internal and external requirements. You will support the Trust Purchase to Pay Manager, working within a team of Trust Finance Assistants that are specifically responsible for managing the ordering and invoice processes across the Trust's schools. You will play an important role within a growing Central Finance Team that currently oversees finances for the Trust Central Fund, 2 all-through schools, 3 secondary schools, and 14 primary schools. This position reports directly to the Purchase to Pay Manager.

Part Time: 37 hours per week, Term Time only (39 weeks per year) Salary: £23,101 - £23,484 actual salary per annum, pro rata to £26,385 - £26,822 for a full time, All year round position,

• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment options and mentorship opportunities
• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
• Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.
• Free access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions
• Free annual eye tests