Finance Assistant Solent Academies Trust

Portsmouth - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Finance Assistant

Band 4

30 hours 52 weeks

FTE Salary 25201 - 26473

(Actual Salary 20433 - 21464)

Solent Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic professional and highly motivated Finance Assistant to join our Central Trust team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing busy will be based at The Acorns in Cosham but some cross-site working may be required across our other schools in the Trust.

You will support the Finance Team with the management and control of the Trusts purchase and sales ledger functions ensuring value for money and appropriate controls are adhered to.

The successful candidate will:

support with the maintenance of the purchase and sales ledgers for the Trust
support and maintain the sales ledger for the Trust
deliver excellent customer service at every opportunity
contribute to the effective working of both the Finance Team and Central Trust Team by participating in team meetings and suggesting improved ways of working
be prepared to work flexibly during busy periods

At Solent Academies Trust we are proud to be a community built on connection respect and belonging.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

Valuing Difference
Effective Communication
High Challenge & High Support to Empower
Respect for All
Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationship thrive people thrive and so do the children and young people we serve.

By joining Solent Academies Trust we offer you:

Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence.
A culture rooted in relational practice belonging and wellbeing
A workplace where your values voice and contribution truly matter
Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
17.9% employer pension contribution
Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service
Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff
Free onsite parking at most of our academies
Increase of annual leave after 5 years of service from27 to 31 days
CPD opportunities to support Career development
Employee Referral Scheme
Employee Benefits Platform

For more details please visit our websiteSolent Academies Trust - Our Vacancies

If you have any questions at all or wish to submit an application please emailrecruitment@.

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16^th February 2026 9am.

Interviews will be held Monday 23^rd February 2026.

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age gender ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academys application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionFinance AssistantBand 430 hours 52 weeksFTE Salary 25201 - 26473(Actual Salary 20433 - 21464)Solent Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic professional and highly motivated Finance Assistant to join our Central Trust team.This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a ...