- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1606 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Durrington High School website
Finance Assistant
More than one location, Durrington Multi Academy Trust12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Accounting
Working pattern
- Part time: All year round 20 hours per week / 4 hours per day
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- 14048.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join our central finance team. This is a key support role, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations across the Trust and at Durrington High School.
You will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting school-based activity and helping to ensure that processes are followed consistently and effectively. This role would suit someone who is organised, has a strong eye for detail and is interested in developing a career in finance within the education sector.
In this role, you will support a range of financial and administrative activities. This includes raising purchase orders, processing invoices, assisting with payments and supporting basic reconciliations. You will also help record income, maintain accurate records and support online purchasing and supplier payments.
A key part of the role involves working closely with school staff. You will assist with income collection, support the administration of school trips and maintain records linked to school funds and activities. You will also respond to queries from staff and suppliers and help ensure that information is clear and up to date.
Alongside this, you will maintain spreadsheets and tracking systems, support filing and audit trails, and contribute to the wider work of the finance team. You will be expected to follow Trust financial procedures at all times, work with professionalism and confidentiality, and contribute to maintaining strong financial controls.
We are looking for someone with good numerical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage their workload effectively. You should have experience in a finance or administrative role and be confident using IT systems, including Excel.
A GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above is essential. An AAT Level 2 qualification, or a willingness to work towards this, would be an advantage. Experience in a school or academy setting is desirable but not essential.
In return, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience across a range of finance processes within a successful Multi Academy Trust.
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits inc:
- A secure, predictable pension with 19.7% employer contributions
- Free onsite parking
- Access to a virtual Doctor Service / 24/7 GP access with online consultations from home or work
- Counselling and wellbeing support - Confidential help when you need it
-Discounts on over 9,000 brands
- Legal and Medical Advice lines
- Option to extend HSF plan to cover immediate family / Children under 18 at no extra cost
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Durrington Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- kcopley@dmat.education
Multi Academy Trust
School Details
Durrington High School
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