Trust Finance Assistant

Droylsden Academy; Tameside; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Droylsden Academy is recruiting a Trust Finance Assistant to join the central Finance Team serving three schools. The role involves assisting Finance Officers and the Management Accountant, with hybrid working available and an emphasis on accuracy in a busy environment.

Candidates should have prior finance office experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet month-end deadlines. The role supports the Trust’s growth and requires DBS and safeguarding checks as standard.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a finance office.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Can-do attitude and reliability.
• Ability to work to set month end deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Officers and Management Accountant in the smooth running of a busy central Finance department that serves three schools.
• Work from Droylsden Academy with hybrid working options.
• Assist with day-to-day financial tasks and month end processes as required.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Month end deadlines

Job description

Trust Finance Assistant

Pay Scale: Grade D7 D10

Job Type: All-Year-Round Contract

Actual Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Closing Date: 14 September 2026 9:00 am

Due to the recent growth of our Trust, an exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our Central Finance Team, and we are seeking to recruit a Trust Finance Assistant.

With a new CFO in place and a recent restructure of the finance team, this is an opportunity for an organised individual to work supporting our Finance Officers and Management Accountant in the smooth running of a busy central Finance department, that serves three schools.

This role would appeal to someone looking for a varied finance role who enjoys working with people.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a finance office, an excellent attention to detail, a can-do attitude and can work to set month end deadlines.

Tame River Educational Trust has a plan for growth, and this role has the opportunity for a clear career development path for the right candidate or can offer a stable career path which will support the Trust’s strategic plans.

This role is primarily based with our Finance team at Droylsden Academy. Hybrid working is also available.

Tame River Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel, and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment for all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.

We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.

Our Trust is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.

Interested applicants should complete a Trust Academy Application Form and Equal Opportunities Application Form available at https://www.tret.org.uk/vacancies/trust-job-opportunities/.

Completed applications should be returned to: [e-mail] or Human Resources Department, Droylsden Academy, Manor Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6QD.

Supporting Documents

Candidate Information Pack