Job Description

Actual Salary

17,286 per annum

Contractual hours

25

Basis

Part Time - All Year Round

Package

Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of over 23%
Employee Reward Scheme, including high-street discounts & Staff Wellbeing Centre

Job category/type

Non classroom based support staff

Date posted

18/11/2025

Job reference

REQ000404

Finance Assistant

Contract: Part-time, 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: 25 hours per week, all year round

Salary: Band 4, Points 5-6. Actual starting salary: 17,286 per annum.

BTC Trust are seeking a committed and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our central finance team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. Reporting to the Trust Finance Manager, you will support the delivery of efficient, accurate financial processes across the Trust and the Trading subsidiary.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive team environment and is motivated by work that directly contributes to improving outcomes for students.

About The Role

In this role, you will:

Raise sales invoices for Trust and Trading customers. Reconcile income between Trust finance systems and third-party systems. Record and process bank income. Support debtor monitoring, including sending initial overdue invoice correspondence. Manage shared finance inboxes and respond to routine enquiries. Review expenditure and process journals as part of monthly accounting. Support month-end processes for the Trading subsidiary, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reviews. Provide budget reports and act as first point of contact for budget holders in the Trading subsidiary. Maintain fixed asset registers. Communicate professionally with staff, parents, and suppliers. Support the wider central finance team as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children and young people. Has experience in finance or is qualified by experience. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy. Has good knowledge of purchasing processes. Communicates clearly and professionally. Works with integrity, discretion, and respect for others. Takes responsibility, meets deadlines, and adapts well to change. Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial software systems. Enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

Why Join BTC Trust?

A supportive, professional, and friendly working environment. The chance to contribute to meaningful work that supports students across the Trust. Employee Reward Scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre. Generous local government pension scheme


For further information about the role, please contact Teresa Rowswell on 07584 752971 or email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

Closing date for applications: Monday 1st December 2025 at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 9th December 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don't feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).