Finance Administrator

Vacancy - Finance AdministratorLocation - The Bridge, 150 Frome Road, BathStart Date - ASAPContract - PermanentHours - 24 hours per week/Flexible Working Hours between Monday – ThursdayWorking Weeks - 41 weeks per year, Term time only plus an additional 2 weeks of holiday workingSpine Point & Pay Grade - Grade 1, SCP 3 (FTE £24,796)Actual salary - £14,543Closing Date - 10th June 2026 Interview Date - TBCA new exciting opportunity for a part time Finance administrator to join Palladian Academy Trust in Bath on a permanent basis.Working as a collaborative member of the Finance team, the post holder will be assisting the Financial Systems Lead and Finance Business Partners to financial administration tasks to support the purchase and sales ledger functions and processing of general school income. At Palladian Academy Trust, we celebrate our differences and strive for excellence for all and look forward to welcoming you to join us on our journey, where you will have opportunity to learn, grow and develop.About usThe Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’About the roleWe are proud to be a diverse workforce where everyone plays a vital role. Working primarily with the central finance team and joining a friendly hard-working team, you will communicate well with diverse groups and will be a friendly, welcoming face for staff, governors and outside agencies, liaising with them as required. Working in fast paced environments and experienced at multi-tasking in previous roles is essential as you will have responsibility of managing the finance admin functions to ensure financial transactions are processed in a timely manner. As the Finance Administrator you will be part of a team of two who’s responsibilities are to process daily transactions using the Trust’s Finance system (Financials Live) to includePurchase requisitionsGood received notesSupplier invoices for BACs paymentCharge card statement entry and reconciliationEntering schools local incomeDebtor managementThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to:Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, communicating clearly and calmly across a variety of environments.Experience in financial administration – purchase ledger, sales ledgerWork at times with discretion and confidentiality, adhering to GDPR and respecting privacy.Work accurately in fast paced environments and priorities tasks.Be highly organised and carry out activities with a high standard of professionalism.Display a high level of emotional intelligence and deal with sensitive situations accordingly.Show dedication to working in an education setting and promoting equitable outcomes for all.Demonstrate values of Palladian Academy Trust.Confidently navigate IT suites such as Office 365 and cloud-based financial software.Demonstrate 1+ years of experience in a similar or related role.Experience of working in an education setting is an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided. This is a permanent contract, working 24 hours per week over 41 weeks based at The Bridge in Bath. There is flexibility on hours, working works for the ideal candidate. If you are driven about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you.Please complete your online application and supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role by 10th June 2026.Please use the JD and additional information to support with your application. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place shortly after application for the right candidate.