DescriptionEmployerLocation
Role: Finance Assistant
Reports to: Senior Finance Manager
Location: Trust Central Office
Contract: Permanent 30 hours per week. Term time plus 4 weeks.
Salary/Pay Scale: Scale Point 5-6: £25,583 to £25,989 per annum pro rata (£19,759.19 to £20,072.77 actual salary)
Overview
The Finance Assistant supports the Trust’s finance operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of purchase invoices across Trust schools, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining accurate financial records in line with Trust requirements. The role involves close liaison with school-based staff and central finance colleagues to resolve routine queries, assist with payment runs, manage supplier accounts, and raise purchase orders. The Finance Assistant also supports year-end processes by providing information to assist with accruals as directed. The role requires effective communication with school and central colleagues and adherence to Trust policies and procedures.
Closing date for applications: 5th February 2026
Proposed Interview Date: week commencing 9th February 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Ridgeway Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.