Finance Assistant - Full-time

Valley Invicta Academies Trust, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC104-1000-225S
• Posted:16/06/2026
• Pay:VIAT 5 (£22,784-£25,047 pro rata to FTE)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:30/06/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Finance Assistant

Location: VIAT Finance Centre
Salary: VIAT Grade 5 (salary dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Full-time term time only
Reporting to: Finance Manager

Join Our Finance Team

Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) is seeking a dedicated and organised Finance Assistant to join our central finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing high-quality financial support across our schools.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Trust's financial processes, supporting schools and suppliers while maintaining accurate financial records and delivering excellent customer service.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our friendly team of professionals in providing the essential business support that enables our schools to provide every child with an excellent education.  In return we offer a competitive salary, a range of staff benefits, 24 days annual leave and access to the Local Government pension.  

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a warm, welcoming and professional manner.
• Is proactive, reliable and well organised.
• Demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Has a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting others.
• Takes a hands-on approach to their work.

Why Join VIAT?

• Be part of a successful and growing multi-academy trust.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people across our schools.

To apply, please submit your application by 30 June 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

Information about the school

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, based in Maidstone, Kent. The Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools which work in partnership to provide an exceptional education for all its young people. the Trust is responsible for five primary schools and four secondary schools:

VIAT Primary Schools Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase and Valley Invicta Primary School at Eastborough.

VIAT Secondary Schools Invicta Grammar School, School of Science and Technology Maidstone (SST), The Lenham School and Valley Park School.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Lynne Russell
• Address:Business Centre, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
• Telephone: 03033030000
• Email: hrviat@viat.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment of Ex offenders Policy
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy