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Amethyst Academies Trust
Reporting to: Chief Finance Officer
Aspire. Achieve. Together.
Telford Park School, part of Amethyst Academies Trust, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our dedicated support team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving secondary school where high expectations, strong values, and excellent support combine to help every young person succeed. Working closely with school leaders and the Trust finance team, you will play an important role in ensuring our financial systems operate efficiently, accurately, and in line with Trust procedures.
The Opportunity
As Finance Assistant, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the school, helping ensure that resources are managed effectively to maximize opportunities for our students.
You will:
- Deliver accurate financial processing, ensuring transactions are completed efficiently and in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Support budget management, providing reliable financial information to support decision-making.
- Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring compliance with Trust financial regulations and audit requirements.
- Build positive working relationships with staff, suppliers, students, parents, and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, supporting the development of efficient finance systems and processes.
Your work will play a vital role in ensuring public funds are managed responsibly, supporting the school's commitment to providing the very best education and opportunities for all students.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Financial Operations
- Process purchase orders, invoices, expenses, and credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain organized and auditable financial records in line with Trust policies and procedures.
- Support month-end processes and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
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Procurement and Supplier Management
- Liaise with suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries promptly and professionally.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and support fraud prevention controls.
- Ensure purchasing activity complies with Trust procurement procedures and value-for-money principles.
Budget and Income Support
- Assist with monitoring budgets and outstanding commitments.
- Support income processing, reconciliations, and banking procedures.
- Follow up outstanding balances in line with agreed school and Trust processes.
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, financial regulations, and relevant education sector guidance.
- Support internal and external audit activities.
- Adhere to GDPR, safeguarding, health and safety, and other statutory requirements.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a professional and committed individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and is passionate about supporting the education of young people.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience working within a busy finance, administration, or business support environment.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and organization.
- A good understanding of financial processes and the importance of maintaining robust audit trails.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach to work.
- A commitment to professional development, including working towards or holding an AAT qualification.
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Experience of working within a school, academy trust, or public sector finance environment, together with knowledge of systems such as Xero or ApprovalMax, would be advantageous.
Why Join Telford Park School?
At Telford Park School, we are committed to helping every student realize their potential through our values of Aspire. Achieve. Together.
By joining our team, you will become part of a school and Trust that:
- Places students at the heart of everything we do.
- Values collaboration, respect, and professional excellence.
- Invests in staff development, wellbeing, and career progression.
- Provides strong support through a collaborative network of schools and central services.
- Promotes high standards, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Safeguarding Commitment
Telford Park School and Amethyst Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Apply Now
If you are an organized and motivated individual looking to develop your finance career within a supportive and ambitious school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Hana Cribb, Finance Director
Please send completed application forms to:
Hours:
25 hours per week, Term Time Only + 3 weeks (Permanent) Monday to Friday 5 Hours per day
Grade:
NJC Scale Grade 4, SCP 7–11 (£27,274 – £29,071 FTE | £17,070 – £18,195 pro rata)
Location:
Telford Park School Grange Avenue Stirchley Telford TF3 1FA
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
16 October 2026
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