Finance Assistant

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Finance Assistant

Grade 3, SCP 6 - 11, £25,989 - £28,142

36 hours 40 minutes per week / Full Year We are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team at Saddleworth School. Under the direction of the Finance Officer, the successful applicant will undertake effective financial administration procedures, effectively respond to internal and external financial queries and ensure the efficient maintenance of records.

We are looking for someone who:

• has financial or school office experience
• is experienced in MS excel and able to use this to a good level,
• has excellent communication and organisation skills
• Works well within a team
• Would like to work in a busy but rewarding environment

For an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Santi (Finance Officer), rsanti@saddleworthschool.org

Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

For further details please visit Our vacancies

This position will be based at Saddleworth School, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer
• New state of the art building in attractive rural surroundings
• Access from motorway (Junction 22, M62), and local bus networks.

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy - Cranmer Education Trust Policies Ensuring Excellence in Governance
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link to Our vacancies to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026 at 12.00pm

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.