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Finance Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/09/2026
Advert End Date:
08/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
£26,428 - £26,846 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
302588
Employment Location:
Washington
Closing date:
8 Oct
Further Information

Oak Learning Trust
c/o George Washington Primary School
Well Bank Road
Washington
NE37 1NL


Finance Assistant at Oak Learning Trust

Salary: £26,428 - £26,846 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2027


Join Our Growing Multi Academy Trust

Due to the expansion of our trust central team, the CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit an enthusiastic, organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial management and success of a thriving Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to providing excellent education for all pupils.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will support the delivery of efficient financial services across the Trust.


You will be:

• Experienced in working in a finance or administrative role.
• An excellent communicator.
• Able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Friendly, flexible, outgoing and a good team player.


We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations of themselves and staff they work with.
• Is able to use their own initiative and prioritise their work.
• Is able to remain calm when working under pressure and to fixed time deadlines.
• Is committed to providing high-quality customer service.
• Is willing to learn and develop within a finance environment.


We can offer you:

• Friendly, supportive colleagues who are motivated to develop the trust and work well together.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive and happy working environment.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people.


Closing date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 12 noon

Completed application forms to be returned to OLTRecruitment@olt.org.uk


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.


Oak Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust follows Keeping children Safe in Education Safer Recruitment procedures for all posts including appropriate pre-interview checks on shortlisted candidates and pre-employment checks pending any offer. The Trust safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by operating in accordance with Local Authority Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
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