Finance Assistant

Contract Type:  Permanent, based at Brampton

Start Date: as soon as possible 

Contract Term: Full Time/Part-Time 
Hours of Work:  37 hours if full time, 30 hours if part time
Working pattern:  Mon – Thu (8.30 – 4.30) Fri (8 – 4) if full time
Term weeks:  full year or term time with plus weeks
Salary: £ 28,598 - £29,540 FTE Annual salary.  pro-rated if part time or term time

Full time 37 hrs per week - part time 30 hours and term time working available for the right candidate

We are seeking to appoint an additional Finance Assistant to support the work in out central Finance Team. You will be primarily located at the Trust’s main offices in Brampton.

The successful candidate will:
•    Have previous experience of working within finance administration
•    Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
•    Have an understanding of basic financial practice and processes
•    Be self-motivated, naturally organised, with good attention to detail
•    Have the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
•    Be committed to a career in accountancy and excellent service delivery

In return the Trust can offer you:
•    a forward looking, positive working environment in an organisation which is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for all pupils and students in our academies
•    Local Government Pension
•    the opportunity to work with professional, committed and ambitious colleagues in a financially secure and innovative organisation
•    a comprehensive staff package including an excellent salary and access to the local government pension scheme, generous progressive holiday entitlement
•    flexible working arrangements
•    continuing professional development opportunities
•    Free on-site parking

For an informal discussion, please contact Dan Robinson, Senior Finance Manager on 016977 45379

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/15765/EDV-2025-CET-77795

Please note Cumbria Education Trust do not accept CV’s.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post.
Closing date for applications:  11.59pm 17th October 25
Interview will be held: TBA