Salary: Band 5 (£24,496 – £27,344)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: All Year Round (52 weeks)

NCEA Trust has a rare opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team at its head office in Ashington.

The MAT
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust currently comprises eight schools and our aim is to provide an inclusive and diverse learning environment for all of our students, enabling everyone in our community to ‘let their light shine’.

A culture of learning, success, high expectations, aspiration, challenge and inclusion pervade all aspects of school life. This is reflected through the curriculum, the leadership and daily practices of pupils and staff, aspiring to be compassionate global citizens with a sense of community and social responsibility.

The Role
You will be a key member of the finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager and the Management Accountants.   The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of purchase, sales and general ledger in an accurate and timely manner including all aspects of financial processing, reporting and cash handling

The Requirements

  • Considerable experience of electronic finance based systems
  • Considerable experience gained within a finance office
  • Confident with Excel and Finance systems
  • 5 GCSE A* – C Grades (including Maths and English)
  • AAT or equivalent or qualified by experience

Candidates should be a person of integrity and be able to maintain confidentiality while remaining impartial. You should have a good eye for detail, be of a resilient nature and be able to remain positive in challenging circumstances.

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Recruitment Pack

Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Safer Recruitment Policy
Equality and Diversity Statement