Finance Assistant – The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust

Salary Range: Grade 13 SCP 6 to 11 £25,988- £28,142

Hours: 37 hours per week, All Year Round, Permanent

Hybrid working pattern with minimum 2 days in the office (St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater, TA6 3EE)

(Please note: requests for part-time or job share will be considered, subject to operational requirements and the candidate’s skills and experiences.)

Behind every well‑run Trust is a strong and reliable finance team – the people who quietly keep things running, ensure resources are used wisely, and support schools so they can focus on what matters most: children and learning.

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust is a caring, ambitious and growing family of schools, where children and colleagues are supported to flourish. Guided by our shared values – together we love, we learn, we live – we work collaboratively to create environments where every child can thrive and reach their potential.

We are looking for a motivated and detail‑focused Finance Assistant who takes pride in their work and plays a vital role in supporting the Trust’s day‑to‑day financial operations. You will join a supportive, collaborative and values‑driven team, working across our schools and central services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Supports the smooth running of financial processes, including invoices, payments and reconciliations, with accuracy and care
• Keeps financial records up to date and organised, using strong ICT skills and attention to detail
• Responds promptly to queries, supporting colleagues, schools and suppliers in a professional and approachable way
• Works collaboratively within the finance team and across the Trust, building positive working relationships
• Supports key finance tasks such as reporting, audits and maintaining accurate records
• Takes a proactive, “can do” approach, helping to improve processes and support wider Trust priorities

At DCET, you will find:

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team
• A Trust where values, wellbeing and professional trust matter
• Opportunities for training, development and building your financial experience
•  A growing organisation with ambition and a strong sense of purpose
• The chance to make a real difference by supporting our schools and the children they serve

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust is proud to be a growing family of schools across the South West, offering opportunities to collaborate, learn and develop within a supportive network.

If you’re looking for a finance role with purpose – where your work supports schools every day and makes a meaningful difference – we would be delighted to hear from you.

To find out more, please contact recruitment@thedcet.com  

Closing date:  28^th June 2026

Interview date:  9^th July 2026

Please note applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.