Senior Finance Assistant

maryroseacademy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An education organization is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to support finance operations in Portsmouth. This role offers opportunities for professional development including potential sponsorship for further qualifications. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, assisting with supplier payments, and participating in team meetings. A supportive workplace culture and various benefits are provided to staff, including a pension scheme, well-being days, and career development opportunities. Applications must be submitted on the official form.

Benefits

Excellent staff induction

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Scheme

Wellbeing Inset Day

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers.
• Ability to manage paperwork efficiently.
• Flexibility to work during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Assist Senior Finance Officer with weekly supplier runs.
• Participate in team meetings to suggest improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant finance/accounting qualifications

Job description

Solent Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and highly motivated Senior Finance Assistant to join our Central Trust team.

Personal attributes

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing, busy team.You will be based at The Acorns in Cosham, but some cross-site working may be required across our other schools in the Trust.

The post is for a minimum of 25 hours per week, more hours may be available. There may be an opportunity for the candidate to be sponsored for further finance and accountancy qualifications.

The successful candidate will:

• support with the maintenance of the purchase and sales ledgers for the Trust
• support the Senior Finance Officer with the weekly supplier bacs run
• ensure all paperwork is completed and filed
• contribute to the effective working of both the Finance Team and Central Trust Team by participating in team meetings and suggesting improved ways of working
• be prepared to work flexibly during busy periods

At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationship thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.

Salary & Benefits

Band 5

25 hours, 52 weeks

By joining Solent Academies Trust, we offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence.
• A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing
• A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
• Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
• Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff
• Free onsite parking at most of our academies
• Increase of annual leave after 5 years of service from 27 to 31 days
• CPD opportunities to support Career development
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform

Location

Solent Academies Trust
Northarbour Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3TH

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form.

Closing date for applications is Friday 23 rd January 2026 at Midday.

Interviews will be held Friday 30 th January 2026.

Equal opportunities

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.