Job Description

Finance Manager and Finance Assistant

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a member of staff to perform the roles of both a part-time Finance Manager and Finance Assistant on a permanent contract for Aloeric Primary School, based predominately at the trust offices at Pound Pill, Corsham Primary School.

Start date:

1st September 2025

Hours and working pattern:

21 hours per week, to be worked over three or four days between 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 42 weeks per annum (term time plus TD days and 3 weeks in the school holidays). The trust is happy to negotiate working pattern with the successful candidate.

Finance Manager -

16 hours per week

Finance Assistant

- 5 hours per week

Salary:

Finance Manager -

Point I18- 20, 33,366 - 35,235 pro rata, per annum (actual salary 13,365 - 14,113 per annum) plus pending salary review, dependent on experience.

Finance Assistant -

Point F9 - 11, 26,409 - 27,711 pro rata, per annum (actual salary 3305 - 3469 per annum) plus pending salary review, dependent on experience.

Pickwick Academy Trust consists of 21 community and church primary schools across Wiltshire and Dorset, organised into three geographically proximate hubs. The schools in the Trust are committed to working together to provide the best schools and outcomes for their children.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our fantastic team who is motivated to support the trust to achieve the best education for all of our pupils. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a professional and effective financial management service to their schools with the overall objective of achieving value for money and securing financial stability, in accordance with procedures in the Pickwick Academy Trust Financial Procedures Manual.

Finance Manager job purpose:

To work with the Head of Finance and Headteacher to implement the Trust vision and strategic direction for finance and funding so that it is understood and acted upon by all stakeholders.

To provide a range of high-quality financial services to the Headteacher to support the effective management and monitoring of the school's financial position so that the school can run smoothly and efficiently in the delivery of its core aims.

The Finance Manager will support the Head of Finance, and where appropriate lead, in financial accounting alongside the preparation and monitoring of budgets and end of year processes on behalf of their school/s. They will ensure that all work is completed to the high standard expected from a public body in accordance with the ESFA Academy Trust Handbook and all statutory requirements.

Finance Assistant job purpose:

To work with the Head of Finance and Finance Managers to provide a range of high-quality financial services, including the processing of orders, invoices and income received, which will support the management and monitoring of the financial position in schools so that they can run smoothly, efficiently and effectively in the delivery of their core aims.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

What we offer:

Generous contributory pension provision

Family friendly policies

Commitment to flexible working

Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

A People Strategy setting out the Trust's commitments and initiatives to support staff

A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

Free annual flu jab

Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average 4k saving on a standard new car)

Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

Pickwick Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Victoria Ladd, Head of Finance via email at vladd@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

How to apply

Please go to our website www.pickwickacademytrust.co.uk the vacancy section on our or alternatively use the following link https://mynewterm.com/jobs/16750/EDV-2025-PAT-69956

Closing date:

12noon on Wednesday 16th July 2025

Interview date:

Monday 21st July 2025

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from the Headteacher.

Talent Pool

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Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,366.00-35,235.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025