Finance Assistant

South Bank Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our small but busy Central Services Team.

Working closely with the CFO, Finance Officer and Finance Assistants, as well as school based finance colleagues, the successful candidate will provide a smooth and efficient finance service.

You will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy. Experience working in a financial-related role is essential, along with excellent communication and ICT skills, with the ability to use a range of computer packages, including financial systems.

The successful candidate will be working in a supportive and welcoming environment, with dedicated and passionate professionals every day. The Trust is on an exciting journey, and we are looking for candidates who share our vision and values.

The Trust also offers a range of staff benefits, including enrolment in the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and a range of family friendly policies. This role is offered at 20 hours per week, and working days/hours can be flexible to suit the successful candidate. The role is for term time plus 1 week.

The Application Process

Visits and informal discussions are warmly welcomed and encouraged by prior arrangement. Please contact Michael Gidley, CFO, via z.pickard@southbanktrust.co.uk to arrange a visit or an informal conversation, to discuss the role in more detail.

Further details about the Trust, its ethos and culture and the role are available on the Trust’s website: www.southbanktrust.co.uk 

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 14 May 2023, with the interview process expected to take place on Thursday 18 May 2023.

The application pack (containing further details about the role) and application form are available to download from the Trust website: www.southbanktrust.co.uk/careers/

To apply for this vacancy, please submit completed forms electronically to recruitment@southbanktrust.co.uk, for the attention of Michael Gidley.

South Bank Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

South Bank Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.