FINANCE ASSISTANT - GRADE 3
Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company, Birmingham, B38 8AP16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, All year round
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 Years
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,248 – £33,699 pa (Grade 3)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy are looking to appoint a full-time Finance Officer who will provide support across our primary and secondary schools. The successful candidate will join our friendly team. The team currently work 3 days per week at our Central Office based St Paul’s Catholic Primary School in Kings Norton, and work from home on the remaining days (subject to ongoing review and initial training period).
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will be part of a busy team who provide a consistent and supportive financial service to our Academy Schools.
You will assist with the effective operation of the accounting system, procedures and administration and have excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, it is essential therefore that the successful candidate must be able to work under pressure.
You will need to be able to form positive relationships with our children, staff, parents, governors and visitors. You will need to be flexible, with a willingness to respond to priorities and problem solving as required.
Confidentiality and professionalism are key attributes for this role.
We can offer you a fresh, new challenge with a supportive and welcoming team and although ideally you would have previous experience in a finance role, full training will be given.
The job description is provided with this advert.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A happy, caring work environment with a strong Catholic ethos
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards
- An opportunity to join a highly effective and hardworking team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the Academy and the children who come here
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
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We also offer an opportunity for hybrid working – combining some working from home with working from our offices at St Paul’s Catholic Primary School in Kings Norton.
Company Pension
Onsite parking
Flexible working opportunities
The team currently work 3 days per week at our Central Office based St Paul’s Catholic Primary School in Kings Norton, and work from home on the remaining days (subject to ongoing review and initial training period).
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- c.tullett@lumenchristi.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 675 5344
Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy is a faith-filled community dedicated to outstanding education from ages 3 to 19. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we strive to make Christ known through our holistic approach to learning and our commitment to nurturing each child’s God-given potential.
Guided by the vision of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, emphasising evangelization, formation, liturgy and worship, and social outreach, we believe in the vital role of Catholic education in fostering intentional disciples within vibrant communities of faith. This journey starts within families and continues through our interconnected network of schools and parishes.
Our strategic plan for 2024-2027 focuses on five pillars:
High Quality Inclusive Education
Continuous School Improvement
Our People
Effective Finance & Operations, and
Governance & Leadership.
These pillars support our ambition to provide exceptional faith-based education, fostering personal and spiritual growth in our schools.
We invite you to join us in this mission as we journey together towards a future brightened by the light of Christ. We are committed to ensuring that every member of our community feels valued, respected, and inspired to achieve excellence in all aspects of life.
Together, we light the way for generations to come.
Arranging a visit to Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.tullett@lumenchristi.org.uk.
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