Finance Assistant - Part-time

The Howard Academy Trust

• Ref:KCC-F96-331-S
• Posted:03/07/2025
• Pay:NJC, D2 Point 4-11
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:18/07/2025 at 11:00
• Interviews:21st July 2025

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The Howard Academy Trust is seeking a highly effective Finance Assistant, to start as soon as possible. This role will be based within the Finance Department, within the Central Operations Team of the Trust.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking and detail-orientated self-starter, who has a sound understanding of all aspects of finance support. They will be proactive and be able to travel between all schools within the Trust according to the responsibilities and needs of the service. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive admin team in a busy school environment.

This is a part-time, all year round, permanent role, paid on the NJC pay scale grade D2, points 4-11 (FTE £24,404.00 - £27,269.00 – actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £16,489.51 - £18,425.35 per annum).

The working pattern will consist of 25 hours per week, 3-4 days per week, with a 30 minute unpaid break each day.

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves people’s lives every day, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Salary package
• LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
• Heavily subsidised private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
• Discounted gym membership
• Free flu jabs
• A welcoming work environment and teamwork
• Hybrid working

If you would like to arrange a call, have any questions or require further information, please contact the HR Department, via email – hr@thatrust.org.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

Information about the federation

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.

The Howard Academy Trust started in Autumn 2015 and continues to grow. We currently comprise of 4 secondary and 4 primary academies, and an Alternative Provision, across the South East. We have future growth plans as a Multi Academy Trust with major projects taking place across the organisation. Our overarching aim and vision for our schools is “working together to create a community of successful learners”. In doing this, we will deliver an outstanding education for the children and young people who attend our academies. We endeavour to ensure that all our pupils have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and opportunities.

The Trust’s role is to oversee the leadership and vision of member schools and to develop effective and supportive partnerships between them. We have a firm belief within the Trust that every child should have access to at least a good education. We are proud that every academy inspected since joining our Trust has remained as a Good school or improved their Ofsted Rating. Both Temple Mill Primary School and Waterfront UTC joined the Trust as sponsored academies and have moved from Special Measures to a Good school on their first inspection. Our schools serve their own community, and each has a unique identity. Being part of this Multi Academy Trust has already provided member schools with practical benefits. We want communities to be proud of their local THAT school and we are determined to make it the first choice for all families.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Human Resources
• Address:South Side Three Road,
  Chatham,
  Kent,
  ME4 4FQ
• Telephone: 01634 265770
• Email: hr@thatrust.org.uk

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Finance Assistant Candidate Pack