<div><p><b>Finance Assistant – Scale 3 (Points 6-7)</b></p><p>Nominated salary: £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (Actual: £15,054 - £15,294)</p><p>Hours: 25 hours per week – Term Time (39 weeks)</p><p>Location: Chelmsford</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Providing financial assistance and support to the Trust and schools and assist with day-to-day running of the department</li><li>Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting</li><li>Administering school trips and ParentPay systems</li><li>Maintaining records and ensuring compliance with financial regulations</li><li>Providing high-quality administrative support across trust operations</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Experience in finance, accounting, or financial administration</li><li>NVQ Level 2 or equivalent education</li><li>Confidence using financial systems and IT packages</li><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines</li><li>Clear communicator, able to liaise effectively with staff and stakeholders</li><li>Calm under pressure and a strong team player</li></ul><h3>Additional Attributes</h3><ul><li>Strong numeracy and analytical skills</li><li>Confidence supporting and advising staff on financial matters</li><li>Commitment to high professional standards, confidentiality and accuracy</li></ul><h3>Safeguarding</h3><p>The Chelmsford Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.</p><h3>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</h3><p>We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.</p></div>