Finance Assistant
The White Horse Federation, Swindon, SN1 2LB12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 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
- £25,584.00 - £29,093.00 Annually (Actual) L Grade 4 - 7
Finance Assistant job summary
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
The role: Finance Assistant
Hours: Full time all year round
Contract: Permanent
Salary grade: Grade L Grade) £25,584 to £29,093
Start: ASAP
About the role:
The White Horse Federation is a Multi-Academy Trust of 30 schools in Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, committed to providing the very best education for our students.
Would you like to know more?
Our Finance Tea are a key part of the Central team, providing a comprehensive finance services to all of our schools and Central team and we are currently recruiting for a finance assistant to join our team. This is an on-site role, based at our Central Office in Swindon where you will join our Finance Team in providing general finance administration.
We can offer you: -
The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust with high aspirations for students and school improvement.
Exciting and relevant CPD and career development opportunities.
Friendly and hard-working teams where colleagues value and support each other.
A commitment to flexible working opportunities for our staff
We are looking for a candidate who: -
Who has experience in an finance administrative role
Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, accurate proof-reading skills
Strong organisational skills, able to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Relevant professional qualification in Business Administration or similar (Level 3 or above)
Has knowledge of using Microsoft applications including spreadsheets and word processing packages
Has good communication skills
Is reliable and punctual
Applicants must have 5 GCSE’s (minimum grade C/4) including Maths and English or equivalent
Why Work for us?
We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:
We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.
Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.
The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.
The Advantages of joining our Federation
In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts on Gym Membership
- Menopause support network
Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:
- Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
- Blue Light Discount
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Tusker Car Purchase Scheme
Development
- Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
- CPD Programme
- Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
Pension / Leave and Service
- Excellent Pension Scheme*
- Employer contributions above national standards
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
Ready to apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join our People Team, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The White Horse Federation
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
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