Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Why join us? North Star Community Trust are a family of academies built on the belief that we are Stronger Together . The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support. The Trust’s vision is to help every child succeed at school and in life. We live by the values of Education, Community, Opportunity , ensuring every pupil receives an excellent education, feels part of a strong and caring community, and has the chance to grow into a confident, well-rounded individual. About the role We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our central finance team within a Multi-Academy Trust supporting our academies. This is a key operational role, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including purchase orders, supplier invoices, payments and income processing, in line with Trust policies and procedures. Working closely with the Finance Team, you will help ensure strong financial controls, up-to-date records and efficient supplier and creditor management, supporting the smooth running of financial operations across all academies. This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract, anticipated to last approximately 12 months, subject to return of the substantive postholder. What we are looking for We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail and good organisational skills. You will have experience of working in a finance, administrative or education setting, including processing financial transactions such as purchase orders, invoices and payments and maintaining accurate financial records. You will be educated to A Level standard or equivalent and ideally working towards an AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification. You will be confident using IT systems, able to work accurately to deadlines and comfortable handling financial data and supporting routine finance processes. You will also be confident communicating with colleagues and suppliers,and committed to providing a high-quality, reliable support service across the Trust. What we offer We are committed to being a supportive, caring and rewarding place to work and learn, and to being an employer of choice. A full overview of our offer, including staff benefits, our People Plan and what our staff say about working with us, can be found in the supporting documents attached. Apply Now Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early. Refer to our Application Process supporting document for more information. We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term. Safeguarding statement We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including enhanc