Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant
(12 months fixed term - maternity cover)

Start: July 2026 – exact date to be confirmed

Salary:  Grade 7A/B - £28,598 – £29,540 per annum, pro rata (pay award pending)

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

This post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic finance administrator to join the highly acclaimed Cumbria Education Trust, the largest school-based multi-academy trust in Cumbria.

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.

Why Join Us?
Working at Cumbria Education Trust is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation where your contribution really matters. You’ll be helping schools run effectively while developing your own skills in a friendly and collaborative environment.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes. You will work closely with staff (central team and schools) and suppliers to maintain high standards of financial control and help deliver best value for money.

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
•    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

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, please apply via My New Term. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/15765/EDV-2026-CET-19418

To discuss the role please contact: Dan Robinson, Senior Finance Manager Tel: 016977 45375
Closing Date: 09:00am, Monday 18th May 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 01 June 2026

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.