Description Junior Finance Assistant Band 3 25 hours, 52 weeks Actual Salary £16,794 - £17,027 FTE Salary £24,796 - £25,201 per annum. Solent Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and highly motivated Junior Finance Assistant to join our Central Trust team in September 2025. This is a new, exciting opportunity to become part of a growing, busy team. You will be based at The Acorns in Cosham but some cross-site working may be required across our other schools in the Trust. We see this post as a development role and it will be perfect for someone who would like to progress in the Finance and Accountancy profession. To support your development the Trust will consider sponsoring the right person for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), or a similar accountancy qualification. The successful candidate will: support with the maintenance of the purchase and sales ledgers for the Trust support the Senior Finance Assistant with the weekly supplier bacs run undertake scanning, photocopying and filing of financial documents deliver excellent customer service at every opportunity contribute to the effective working of both the Finance Team and Central Trust Team by participating in team meetings and suggesting improved ways of working be prepared to work flexibly during busy periods We offer you: Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking trust A happy, committed, and supportive community Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time 17.9% employer pension contribution Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme) Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff Free onsite parking Increased annual leave entitlement after 5 years of service from 27 days to 31 days, pro-rated based on FTE CPD opportunities to support Career development Employee Referral Scheme The post is Band 3 for 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year on a permanent contract. If you would like further information about the role or wish to submit an application form, please email recruitment@solentacademiestrust.info For more details please visit our website http://solentacademiestrust.info Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form accompanied by a letter of application. Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form. Closing date for applications is Monday 21st July 2025 at 9am. Interviews will be held on Friday 25 th July 2025. Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks