Part time Finance Assistant

North West Academies Trust (NWAT); Chester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

North West Academies Trust (NWAT) is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join our central team in Chester. You will support financial operations, payroll, and record-keeping, working closely with schools and the central finance team to deliver a high-quality finance service across our growing family of schools.

The role is 21 hours per week, term time only, with a negotiable pattern. The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and capable of managing multiple tasks with accuracy

Qualifications

• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trust’s financial operations, ensuring transactions, payroll and financial records are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Work closely with schools and the central finance team to deliver a high-quality finance service across the Trust.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Reliability

Customer service

Job description

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for a flexible part-time role where your work makes a real difference?

We are looking for a part-time Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive central team at our office in Chester city centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in supporting the financial operations of our growing family of schools.

As our Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Trust’s financial operations, ensuring transactions, payroll and financial records are processed accurately and efficiently. Working closely with schools and the central finance team, you’ll help deliver a high-quality finance service across the Trust.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, building positive relationships with colleagues and schools, and providing excellent customer service.

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 21 hours per week, term time only (working pattern is negotiable)

Salary: SCP 15 – SCP 20 dependent on experience

Closing Date: 31st August, 2026 at 09:00am

Interviews: w/c 7th September 2026

We are particularly interested in understanding how your skills, knowledge and experience correspond with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.