About this Role

We are looking for a proactive and professional Finance Administrator to join our Multi-Academy Trust, supporting 15 thriving primary schools.

Working closely with the Chief Finance Officer and the wider finance team, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient, accurate, and responsive service, ensuring the integrity of the daily operating controls, key performance indicators, and forecasts.  You will also contribute to Trust-wide finance projects, including process improvements, system developments, and initiatives that help strengthen the teams position.

We’re looking for someone with practical finance experience who pays strong attention to detail, who can assist with the day-to-day running of the Purchase Ledger.  You’ll be personable, resilient, and able to build positive working relationships with leaders and colleagues across the Trust.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative central finance team where your contribution is valued
• Hybrid working and term-time working plus INSET
• A wellbeing package, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you enjoy working with numbers, improving processes, and making a real difference to schools through strong financial support, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: 15-21 per week (negotiable) Permanent

Working weeks: 38 weeks + INSET 

Paid weeks: 44.849 per year (includes holiday entitlement) 

Pay: £24721 - £28410  full-time equivalent

Actual salary £8620-£13869 Dependent on hours and Experience) 

About Bridge Schools Trust

Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by a shared commitment to putting learning first.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Creative in our approach to teaching and problem-solving
• Curious, always innovating and learning
• Responsible, accountable to our communities
• Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavour
• Excellent in our expectations and delivery
• Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges

By joining us, you will become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking Trust where staff are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and professional development is encouraged.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Media check, and satisfactory references.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed,  and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement , we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application as early as possible if you wish to apply, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close this advert early dependant on the volume of applications received.