Finance Assistant
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks)
FTE Salary: £24, £25,992.00
Actual Salary: £15, £16,171.71
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 12th October 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Oakmoor School
Oakmoor is a brand new, state-of-the-art secondary school located on a 22-acre tree-lined site at the edge of the South Downs National Park. We are a friendly, vibrant school with high standards and expectations. We take pride in knowing each young person as an individual, encouraging them to aim high and achieve their aspirations. Our school's ethos is encapsulated in our core values: Ambition, Determination, Excellence, Integrity, Kindness, and Respect.
Staff and Culture
Our staff is highly collegial, maintaining high expectations of ourselves and each other. We are surrounded by like-minded, high-caliber colleagues who strive to provide the best education for our students. It is an exciting time to join our vibrant, new school, where all staff are valued and their contributions to the organization are recognized.
Position Description
You will play a key role in supporting the Assistant Financial Manager with various financial tasks. This dynamic and detail-oriented position includes invoice processing, payment runs, bank reconciliations, and maintaining financial records using systems like PS Financials and Bankline. You will also contribute to month-end and year-end procedures, manage cashbook entries, and assist in improving finance processes across the Trust.
The University of Chichester Academy Trust
You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centers, and a School-Centered Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.
Diversity and Inclusion
At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women—especially for senior leadership roles.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Application Process
To apply for this vacancy, please download the application form from the University of Chichester Academy Trust ) and send it to Jake Whittle, Recruitment Coordinator, at
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,790.00-£25,992.00 per year
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
* AAT Level 2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person