Finance Assistant
Salary:   £25,989 - £26,824 (Grade 4, NJC Scale points 6 – 8)
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until November 2026
Start date: April 2026

Join Our Mission of Excellence, Equity and Integrity

At Consilium Academies, we are driven by a clear mission: to be an excellent Trust with excellent schools. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Central Team and support our finance operations across the Trust.

Consilium Academies is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising eight schools across three hubs in Salford, South Yorkshire and the North East of England. We are committed to delivering exceptional education and ensuring every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, professional growth and a relentless focus on improvement.

If you are looking to develop your finance career within a values-driven organisation that invests in its people, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the Trust, particularly in the administration of purchase ledger and general finance transactions. Reporting to the Finance Associate, you will ensure accuracy, compliance and efficiency across financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coding, inputting and processing invoices on a daily basis
• Preparing payment runs in line with company standards and internal controls
• Maintaining the finance system to ensure accuracy and data integrity
• Resolving supplier queries including invoicing, remittance and payment enquiries

What We’re Looking For

• 5 GCSEs (A*–C or equivalent), including English and Maths
• Experience supporting day-to-day financial operations within budget constraints
• Ability to work flexibly, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR requirements

We are looking for a motivated team player with enthusiasm, resilience and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Why Join Us?

At Consilium Academies, we are committed to supporting every member of staff to achieve their full potential. Through our Centre for Professional Learning, colleagues have access to tailored development opportunities designed to help them flourish in their careers.

We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where staff feel valued, inspired and empowered to succeed. Our collaborative approach ensures you will be part of a strong professional network focused on delivering excellence for our students.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Consilium Academies, please contact shona.bailey@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 25^th March 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 30^th March 2026.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.