Finance and Payroll Assistant

Three Spires Trust is seeking a dedicated Finance and Payroll Assistant to join our central team. This role is key in supporting the Trust’s finance and payroll operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of financial transactions and payroll administration.

Working under the direction of the Trust Accountant, you will be responsible for tasks such as processing invoices, reconciling accounts, assisting with budget planning, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and methodical individual with experience in financial administration and payroll processes. Strong IT skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

You’ll be joining Three Spires at a pivotal time of growth and influence and have access to a number of employee benefits including access to the local government pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for professional development and growth through the Trust’s Institute of Education.

This position is offered at 37hrs per week, whole year, although part time applicants will be considered. If seeking reduced hours please state your preference to hours in the application.

Applications must be made electronically via the My New Term system. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Rosie Ball via telephone 01785 526011.

The Trust reserves the right to close applications early should sufficient candidates apply.

Three Spires Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Section 128 direction check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.