Overview
Finance Assistant - Accord Multi Academy Trust
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Accord Multi Academy Trust.
Location
Accord Multi Academy Trust, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG
Organisation and Service
Organisation: Schools
Directorate: Primary Schools
Service Area: Accord Multi Academy Trust
Hours and Contract
Hours: 37 hours per week, full year
Position type: Permanent
Grade: Scale 3
Salary
Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum (Actual salary)
Role and Responsibilities
* Accord Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding Finance Assistant to provide a high- quality financial processing support service to the Trust Central Finance Team based at the Accord Central Offices and contribute effectively to the wider Finance Team and all academies, including internal and external stakeholders.
* The successful candidate will be highly efficient, show attention to detail with a willingness to learn and develop within a professional and challenging environment. Some financial systems and procedures experience would be an advantage.
* This will require you to support the Senior Finance Officer and Finance Manager in all financial support functions including processing invoices accurately, processing BACS and cheque payments and raising sales invoicing across the academies within the Trust.
* You will have the ability to complete work carefully, accurately and to agreed deadlines, taking a pro-active approach to work to ensure that these deadlines are met, maintain attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Additional Information
* Closing Date: Friday 19 September 2025 at 9.00am
* Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 22 September 2025
* Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/
* Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org.
* Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Benefits and Culture
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service.
* Technology scheme via SmartTech
* Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
* Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
* 24/7 online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through company paid Healthcare Cash Plans
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free annual flu jab
* Free, on-site parking at every site
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* Restrictions apply
Equality and Safeguarding
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to, Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Shortlisting will be based on the content of the application against the job description and essential criteria without access to personal details information.
How to Apply
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. For informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call 01924 282748.
Closing Date: 19 September 2025, 9:00 AM
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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