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Finance Assistant - Scale 3 Points 6-7 £25989 - £26403 FTE (Actual £15054 - £15294)
25 hours per week - Term Time (39 Weeks)
Closing date: 19thJune 2026
Interview date: TBC
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership
Numbers. Organisation. Impact.
If you thrive on precision, enjoy variety, and want your work to directly support student success-this could be your perfect role.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is a Trust of 11 schools and is seeking a highly organised, proactive Finance Assistant to work in our central office and play a vital role in keeping our schools running smoothly and efficiently.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking Trust - Chelmsford Learning Partnership
Work in a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing trust
Make a tangible difference to students, staff, and the wider community
What you will be doing
Providing financial assistant and support to the Trust and schools and assist with the day to day running of the department
Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting
Administering school trips and ParentPay systems
Maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Providing high-quality administrative support across trust operations
Essential Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in finance, accounting, or financial administration
Educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Confident using financial systems and IT packages
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
A clear communicator, able to liaise effectively with staff and stakeholders
Calm under pressure and a strong team player
You will also bring
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Confidence supporting and advising staff on financial matters
A commitment to high professional standards, confidentiality, and accuracy
Safeguarding Commitment
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
At The Chelmsford Learning Partnership, you will join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement-where your contribution truly matters.
Ready to apply?
If you are looking for a rewarding, flexible role where your skills make a real impact-we would love to hear from you.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people.
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued.
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers, and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities' employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership (CLP) is an emerging multi-academy trust based in Springfield, Chelmsford. The trust was formerly known as The Boswells Academy Trust but changed name in late 2017 to reflect the growth of the trust beyond one school. There are currently 8 schools across Essex in the CLP multi academy trust.
The schools in the CLP are: Barnes Farm Primary School, Lakelands Primary School, Perryfields Infant School, Roding Valley High School, Rettendon Primary School, Runwell Community Primary School, The Beaulieu Park School, The Boswells School, The Tyrrells Primary School, William de Ferrers School and Woodville Primary School.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer