Location: The post is based at DEMAT's offices in Ely and involves travel to DEMAT schools and other Trust locations as required.
Hybrid working is available.
Commencing as soon as possible
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance Team within DEMAT. It is an opportunity for a candidate to gain experience within a large muti-academy trust, develop their career and make a real difference to the schools.
The Finance Assistant will act as a first point of contact for schools and provide key management information, support and guidance on a range of finance matters to Head Teachers and senior leaders within DEMAT. As well as strong finance skills the role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines.
The successful applicant will:
Be experienced working in a similar finance role
Have generalist finance experience in all key areas - financial planning, monthly reporting and analysis, and balance sheet reviews
Have experience of working in a team
Be able to develop good working relationships.
Be resilient and be able to prioritise and set clear priorities in managing their workload.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels.
About Us
DEMAT is a large multi-academy Trust which consists of 39 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Our primary focus as a Trust is to ensure that every child in our schools receives a world-class education through a knowledge-rich curriculum which values the arts as well as what may be perceived as more academic subjects. We are unapologetic about holding the highest expectations for our children, for their outcomes as well as their behaviour and personal development. DEMATs vision is to;
To learn
.
To know
.
To lead out.
This sets out what we do as a Trust and how we work with our children to become confident within society and to develop as individuals. This is encapsulated in the DEMAT Promise and underpinned by our values of
Love
,
Community
,
Trust
,
Respect
and
Ambition
. To find out more about the Trust, please visit https://www.demat.org.uk/
If we sound like your perfect match, then we want to hear from you! In order to be considered please complete a full application on My New Term
In return we can offer you
GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Eyecare Vouchers
Discount Schemes
Competitive salary & pension schemes
Friendly and close-knit team
A commitment to on-going professional development
Inclusive policies and practices
For more information on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification and contact the Recruitment Team on: recruitment@demat.org.uk
Please apply via My New Term. No email applications will be accepted.
Closing date: Monday 18 August 2025, midday
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications
Safer Recruitment
The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMATs due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 30,500.00-32,600.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
Ely CB7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
finance/accounts: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ely CB7
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