Job Description

Finance and Payroll Assistant

Salary:

Grade 5 Scale Points 12 - 17 28,598 - 31,022 FTE. (subject to pro-rata depending on hours agreed)

Hours:

30-37 hours per week, All Year Round

Location:

King's Leadership Academy Warrington

The

Great Schools Trust

is a forward-thinking education charity with a strong track record of transforming schools and improving outcomes for young people through a values-driven approach. We are proud of our commitment to excellence, innovation, and staff development, ensuring every member of our community thrives both professionally and personally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Finance Team based at King's Leadership Academy Warrington, supporting the Trust's financial operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all schools. This is a newly created role due to expansion, offering the chance to shape processes and make a significant impact from the outset.

The Role

As our

Finance & Payroll Assistant

, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality finance and payroll services across the Trust. You will:

Process new starters, leavers, and payroll adjustments in a timely, compliant manner. Liaise with the external payroll provider and respond to payroll queries professionally. Process purchase and sales invoices, reconcile ledgers, and prepare BACS payment runs. Communicate effectively with schools and suppliers to resolve queries promptly. Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including contract changes and absence data. Support the wider Finance Team with projects and contribute to continuous improvement.

About You

You will be a motivated and detail-oriented professional with:

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above). Experience in Finance and/or Payroll administration. Strong IT and Excel skills, with familiarity in finance systems and payroll software. Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. A collaborative and positive approach to teamwork and problem-solving. A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and diversity.
(Experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.)

Why Join Us?

We offer an exceptional range of benefits, including:

A supportive, values-led culture focused on staff well-being. Flexible working opportunities. Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. 30 days' holiday entitlement for support staff. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and family care helpline). Generous occupational sickness and parental schemes. Personalised professional development and clear career progression opportunities. Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work.
For further detail, please see tha attached Recruitment Pack. Applications must be made on MyNewTerm. We do not accept CVs.

Advert Link - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/15758/EDV-2025-GST-41666

For an informal conversation or more information, please contact: Sarah Collier - s.collier@greatschoolstrust.com

The Great Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and verification of right to work and qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,958.00-31,022.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person