Finance Assistant

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance Team within DEMAT. It is an opportunity for a candidate to gain experience within a large multi-academy trust, develop their career and make a real difference to the schools. The Finance Assistant will act as a first point of contact for schools and provide key management information, support and guidance on a range of finance matters to Head Teachers and senior leaders within DEMAT. As well as strong finance skills, the role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines.

The successful applicant will:

• Be experienced working in a similar finance role
• Have generalist finance experience in all key areas – financial planning, monthly reporting and analysis, and balance sheet reviews
• Have experience of working in a team
• Be able to develop good working relationships
• Be resilient and be able to prioritise and set clear priorities in managing their workload
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels
• Must be able to drive, hold a valid driving licence and be prepared to travel to our schools

About DEMAT

DEMAT is a large multi-academy Trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Our primary focus as a Trust is to ensure that every child in our schools receives a world-class education through a knowledge-rich curriculum which values the arts as well as what may be perceived as more academic subjects. We are unapologetic about holding the highest expectations for our children, for their outcomes as well as their behaviour and personal development. DEMATs vision is to; To learn. To know. To lead out. This sets out what we do as a Trust and how we work with our children to become confident within society and to develop as individuals. This is encapsulated in the DEMAT Promise and underpinned by our values of Love, Community, Trust, Respect and Ambition. To find out more about the Trust, please visit https://www.demat.org.uk/

What We Offer

• GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Eyecare Vouchers
• Discount Schemes
• Competitive salary & pension schemes
• Friendly and close-knit team
• A commitment to on-going professional development
• Inclusive policies and practices

Application Instructions

Please apply via My New Term. No email applications will be accepted.

Contact Information

For more information on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification and contact the Recruitment Team on: [contact hidden]

Important Dates

Closing date: Friday 20th March 2026, midday

Interview Date: Monday 30th March 2026

Safer Recruitment

The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010. DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMATs due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.