About this role
Are you passionate about numbers and detail-oriented, with a drive to support financial operations? If so, our Finance Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Abbeyfield School, Northampton
Salary: Grade G (NJC 8 to 13) £26,824 to £29,064 FTE (Full time equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, 52 weeks
Application Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026
Interview Date: Friday 5th June 2026 at Abbeyfield School, Northampton
About You:
As a Finance Assistant at Creative Education Trust, you'll be an essential part of our Accounts Payable and Receivables team, collaborating with the Trust’s Finance team to deliver high-quality financial services and support continuous improvement. Our ideal candidate would:
Be organised, efficient, and capable of multitasking under pressureDemonstrate a strong team spirit, be resilient, motivated and committed to improving standards.Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationshipsHold GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Maths.Have experience working in a finance team, with strong purchase ledger skills and an understanding of school finance requirements.