Job Description

Please note The Two Counties Trust do not accept CV's or Quick Applies on Indeed, to be considered for the position you will need to complete a full application form via TES: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/finance-assistant-nottinghamshire-2239906

Finance Assistant

TTCT Central

Grade and Salary:

Grade 4: 19,322 - 20,960 actual salary per annum (28,598 - 31,022 FTE)

Working pattern:

25 hours per week, year round

Contract term:

Permanent

The role:

This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust. We operate from a Head Office in Ashfield with schools in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire along the M1 corridor. We have experienced a period of rapid growth over the last few years and an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Finance Team.

As a Finance Assistant to a cluster of schools, this role is responsible for providing an accurate Purchase, Sales and General Ledger.

The person:

The ideal candidate will be qualified or in the final stage of completing a bookkeeping qualification (AAT). Knowledge of accounting standards within the sector and an understanding of the Academies Financial Handbook would be beneficial.

To secure this role you will need to be able to demonstrate attention to detail, excellent time management, analytical thinking to analyse financial data and an ability to coach and develop both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.

An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.

Entry to a career average pension scheme.

Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.

A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

We takethe wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 17 August 2025 at 4pm

Interviews will be held on: 28 and 29 August 2025

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children's barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 19,322.00-20,960.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/08/2025