s Way, Luton, LU4 0PF

Trust Finance Assistant

STCAT LL3 Scale points 6 - 8 £26,847.00 - £27,709

37hours per week and all year round

Responsible to: Trust Finance Manager and CFO

St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust is a family of 18 Catholic schools (increasing to 20) based in the South of the Diocese of Northampton located in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Slough. We are seeking to appoint a Trust Finance Assistant. The role will be working within the Trust Finance team based in Luton/Houghton Regis. The post-holder will support the Trust Finance Manager (TFM) to provide an efficient and effective finance and accounting service.

The ideal candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and confident working with financial systems and spreadsheets. The post holder will need to communicate effectively with all members of the Trust community as well manage and prioritise their workload This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive organisation that makes a positive impact on the community.

Key qualities:

Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good organisational and communication abilities
Experience with finance administration and accounting systems
Ability to work effectively as part of a team

This role offers the chance to contribute to the Trust's success while gaining valuable experience in a professional finance environment.

Applications

The closing date for applications is 29th November 2026

Start as soon as possible thereafter

CV will not be accepted

Early application is encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy without notice if sufficient applications are received.

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