Academy Finance Assistant

Job Title:  Academy Finance Assistant

Actual Annual Salary:  £20,552 - £22,156 (Based on hours and working weeks.)

Full Time Equivalent Salary:  £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade C). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length: Fixed until 31 August 2027

Hours:  Part Time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only Plus INSETS Plus 5 additional days. Provisional Start Date:  September 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

Additional Information:  This is a 30-hour per week role, typically worked Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm. However, we offer flexibility and are open to condensing the hours over four days, provided the successful candidate can fulfil 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week). Make a difference behind the scenes in education

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Central Finance Team as an Academy Finance Assistant, supporting the financial operations that help our academies thrive. Based at John Cabot Academy, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient financial processes across the trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to contribute to an organisation that makes a real impact on young people’s lives.

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day delivery of finance operations, ensuring all transactions and processes are completed accurately and in line with CLF policies and guidelines. You’ll work closely with colleagues across academies and central teams, acting as a key point of contact for finance queries and helping maintain the smooth running of essential financial systems and processes. The role will also include supporting the timetabling and administration of peripatetic (peri) music lessons, alongside wider administrative duties, with a willingness to train as a First Aider considered desirable. Key responsibilities include: Processing financial transactions such as invoices, purchase orders, payments, and reconciliations Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end processes Supporting systems such as ParentPay and student-related financial processes Supporting the timetabling and administration of peripatetic music lessons Supporting budget holders and promoting value for money Building strong working relationships with staff, suppliers, and the wider CLF network Responding to finance queries professionally and efficiently Supporting wider administrative and reporting processes About you You will be a motivated and organised individual with a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to your work. You will have: GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English (grade C/4 or above) Experience in an administrative role, ideally with exposure to finance-related tasks such as invoice processing, reconciliations