Finance Assistant

Overview

Finance Assistant role at Bristol Metropolitan Academy. Actual salary based on hours and weeks worked: £20,552 - £22,156. Full-time salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (Grade

C). Contract Type:
Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 Inset days and 1 week.

Hours:

30 hours per week. Working pattern can be flexible within the working week (Monday to Friday within core hours).

We are looking for a numerically minded person to join our supportive and talented team. The Finance Assistant will ensure all financial procedures are carried out accurately and in accordance with CLF and academy policies, Department for Education (DfE) guidance, and relevant legislation. You will act as the first point of contact for general finance queries from academy staff, students, parents/carers, and the CLF central team.

The role will involve working closely with the Academy, collaborating with senior leadership and the central team to support effective financial administration.

• Carry out financial procedures accurately in line with CLF and academy policies, DfE guidance, and applicable legislation.
• Act as the first point of contact for general finance queries from academy staff, students, parents/carers, and the CLF central team.
• Work closely with the Academy, collaborating with senior leadership and the central team to support effective financial administration.

• Numerically minded with the ability to work accurately in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn and apply CLF policies and relevant guidance.
• Good communication skills to liaise with staff, students, parents/carers, and the central team.
• Ability to work within the academy’s timetable and contribute to a flexible working pattern where required.

• Generous annual leave entitlement and access to the pension scheme.
• Well-being benefits and a range of other benefits, including cycle to work, on-site parking, and more.
• Professional development opportunities within the trust and CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture that supports workload and development within a large multi-academy trust.

• Closing Date: 16 February 2026 m
• Short-listing: 17 February 2026
• Interviews: 26 February 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. We are unable to offer sponsorship with these roles. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high level of interest. Candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know how we can assist.