Job Description

Salary

Actual salary: 11,584 - 11,768 per annum

Contractual hours

19.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Job category

Finance

Date posted

13/10/2025

Job reference

2000-R0122

St Thomas a Becket Secondary School, Wakefield

Finance Assistant

Hours:

19 hours 30 minutes per week (3 days or 5 half days)

Salary:

G4 SCP 5-6 (FTE 25,583 - 25,989)

Actual salary:

11,584 - 11,768 per annum

Contract type:

Permanent, term time only plus 5 days

St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School is an inclusive, nurturing and diverse learning community committed to excellence in education.

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance Assistant to support our busy finance office and help ensure the smooth running of our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments Cash management including collecting, counting and banking Maintaining accurate financial records and databases Organising transport and payment schemes for school trips and events Liaising with suppliers, staff, and parents Ensuring compliance with school financial policies and procedures

We're looking for someone:

With good literacy and numeracy skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software Organised, accurate, and able to meet deadlines Who is a good communicator with a positive, team-focused attitude Who can work on their own initiative

We can offer you:

A welcoming and supportive staff team Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust A commitment to your professional development A friendly and caring school and parish community A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council An excellent pension package with the opportunity to buy extra pension in the scheme Health and wellbeing support Financial wellbeing support The opportunity to apply for a Blue Light card to save money on 15,000 retailers A Cycle to Work scheme through salary sacrifice with the opportunity to save up to 47% on a new bike Discounts and cashback at a range of retailers


The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. We have a vision for our Trust that goes beyond our individual academies and that changes our perception from

my

academy to

our

academy. Working collaboratively, each academy benefits from others' strengths and expertise within the Trust, and practically from the services provided and procured centrally.

Discussions about the role are welcomed; please contact Marian Punzal, Senior Finance Officer via email at or mpunzal@beckets.bkcat.uk

Closing Date:

Monday 3rd November 2025 - 9am

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the published closing date.

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply button.

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.