Trust Finance Officer
Durrington Multi Academy Trust, Worthing, BN13 1JX19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 Hours Per Week All year/ Term time only will be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £19,822.00
Pay scale
- SCP20
What skills and experience we're looking for
Durrington Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Trust Finance Officer to join our friendly and supportive central finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance or accounting experience who is looking to broaden their skills across a wide range of financial activities while making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
Working closely with the Director of Finance and wider finance team, you will support the delivery of high-quality financial services across our schools. Your responsibilities will include financial processing, payroll administration, banking, VAT returns, reconciliations, financial reporting and audit support. You will play an important role in maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring our schools receive effective and consistent financial support.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. We are looking for someone who has excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Whether you are already AAT qualified or have equivalent experience, you will be keen to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility within a supportive environment.
The role is advertised as all year round, but a term time only arrangement can be discussed.
At DMAT, every role contributes to our shared purpose of ensuring that every child receives the best possible education. Our finance team plays a crucial role in helping schools focus on what matters most—delivering excellent outcomes for pupils. We are proud of our collaborative culture, our commitment to continuous improvement and our values-led approach to decision-making.
In return, we offer:
If you are a motivated individual who enjoys working in a busy and supportive environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Trust contribution to health care plan
Local Government pension scheme
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Durrington Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@dmat.education
Multi Academy Trust
Head office location
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