Finance Assistant - Part-time

Fortis Trust

• Ref:KCC-F87-35-S
• Posted:30/06/2026
• Pay:NJC Scale D2 £10,074 - £11,257 + SEN £616
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:10/07/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and innovative individual to contribute to our Finance Team, providing a critical service to the Finance Office for Bradfields Academy and Forward2Employment. You will have experience and expertise in the use of Iris Financials, Access Education Finance and Microsoft Excel and experience of working in a school environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a real difference.  You should have a proven track record in the operation of finance systems and an excellent understanding of academy/SPI funding and principles of best value.

Staff  have access to the Fortis Trust package of benefits, which includes a wide range of professional development opportunities, and wellbeing support. As a Mindful Employer organisation, we also encourage staff to take part in regular ‘wellbeing days’ during the year.

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults). We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the federation

Fortis Trust strives to provide high quality education as a result of strong partnerships between its academies, institutions and local partners. We support and assist schools in enhancing existing talents and strengths, ensuring all children achieve highly in their academic and personal development. Our curriculums are child-centred; tailored to the needs and aspirations of each partner school and their children.

Bradfields Academy is an outstanding Specialist SEND Academy, for children with learning needs and associated disabilities aged 4-19 years. Bradfields Academy has been recognised as a highly innovative and forward thinking academy involved in SEN educational development at a local and national level. Located in Walderslade, Kent and situated within easy reach of local transport.

Forward2Employment works alongside Fortis Trust to support young people, with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), in Medway, Kent and the South East to find permanent and purposeful employment.

We passionately believe that all young people should be given the opportunity to work in their local community, to feel valued and have a place in society.

We provide Supported Internships for young adults. Supported Internships are a structured study programme based primarily at a place of employment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lesley Harris
• Address:Bradfields Academy,
  Churchill Avenue,
  Chatham ,
  Chatham ,
  Kent,
  ME5 0LB
• Telephone: 01634 683990
• Email: lesley.harris@fortistrust.co.uk

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• Finance Assistant Job Description