Finance Assistant

Polymat, London, SE28 8AT

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,436.00 - £31,611.00 Annually (Actual) APTEC Scale 5 – 10 depending on experience

Finance Assistant job summary

PolyMAT is a small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a unique family feel and a clear vision: “Success for Everyone.” We currently comprise three schools:

• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - a long-established and successful boys’ school
• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls - opened in 2019 and has quickly become a beacon for success and progress
• Bannockburn Primary School - a large, successful primary that joined the Trust in November 2023

We also have a flourishing co-educational Sixth Form provision.

At PolyMAT, we value strong professional relationships and collaboration. We are united by our shared vision and guided by our values of Care and Unity, creating a culture of high standards where both students and staff feel valued and supported.

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Central Finance Team. Working alongside the current Finance Assistant and reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide essential financial support to meet the needs of our schools. This is a busy and varied role that requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements:

• A strong finance background
• Experience in school finance and purchase ledger (essential)
• Knowledge of IRIS Finance system (desirable - training provided if needed)
• Ability to work confidently under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
• Flexible, hardworking, and committed to delivering high standards

The Trust is committed to staff development and support will be given to take the AAT qualification for the right candidate

If you are passionate about contributing to our vision of Success for Everyone and want to be part of a Trust that values care, unity, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

As a member of the PolyMAT staff we can offer you:

• A Opportunities for career progression
• Access to apprenticeship training
• Excellent professional development
• A contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
• An employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Excellent catering facilities
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Secure on-site parking
• Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with KCSIE 2025 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 4 January 2026. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Polymat

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/polymat

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