London Diocesan Board for Schools
Education Finance Professional: Graduate Trainee

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Friday 18 September 2026
08:45 - 09:00
Hive Education Trust
475 Liverpool Road
London, England, N7 8PG
United Kingdom
Hive Education Trust
475, Liverpool Road
Islington N7 8PG
Email: recruitment@smmacademy.org
Tel: 020 7697 0123
Education Finance Professional: Graduate Trainee
Scale 2 Point 3 - £30,255
Contract Type: Support Staff: Full-time (35 hours per week)
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate to work alongside our experienced finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, efficient and effective team. You will support the day-to-day finance administration of the Trust while undertaking a structured programme of training and development across Trust finance systems, processes and controls. You will play an important role in supporting our schools to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.
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All areas of the role will require you to be organised, approachable and proactive. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work with colleagues and suppliers in a friendly manner.
Reports to:
Overall accountability to the Chief Financial Officer & Director of Corporate Services.
Responsible for:
Supporting the day-to-day finance administration of the Trust and undertaking a structured programme of training and development across Trust finance systems, processes and controls.


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How to Apply:
We do not accept CVs please apply via the TES platform or by completing the Support Staff Application Form that can be found on our website here.
Hive Education Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to rigorous and appropriate safeguarding checks.
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