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Finance Assistant

More than one location, Amethyst Academies Trust

This job expired on 13 July 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week Term time plus 3 weeks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403 – £28,142 FTE (Actual salary £24,457 – £26,068)
• Pay scale: NJC Scale Grade 4, SCP 7–11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a committed and professional individual who shares our belief in doing the right thing for children and schools. To be successful, you will bring:

• A commitment to developing your knowledge, including working towards or obtaining an AAT qualification
• Experience of working in a busy finance or administrative environment
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• High levels of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
• A clear understanding of financial procedures and the importance of audit trails
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• A proactive, flexible and reliable approach to working across multiple sites

Experience in a school or academy trust environment and familiarity with systems such as Xero or ApprovalMax would be advantageous.

What the school offers its staff

At Amethyst, we are a values-driven organisation committed toAspire, Achieve, Together. When you join us, you become part of a Trust that:

• Places children and families at the centre of every decision
• Values collaboration, integrity and professional excellence
• Invests in staff development and progression opportunities
• Ensures strong support networks across our schools and central teams
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and high standards

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Finance Assistant JD.docx - 53.7 KB (opens in new tab)

AAT Support Staff Application Form.docx - 177 KB (opens in new tab)

About the schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Amethyst Academies Trust website
• Email address: hcribb@aatrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/amethyst-academies-trust

Amethyst Academies Trust is a high-performing multi-academy trust committed to raising aspirations and delivering academic excellence. With a strong emphasis on consistency, high standards, and inclusive education, we work collaboratively across our schools to provide outstanding opportunities for all students and staff. Our professional development offer is sector-leading, and includes extensive leadership training, and a clear pathway for career progression. As a trust, we are driven by our belief that all children, regardless of background, can achieve exceptional outcomes.

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