Academy Finance and Business Assistant
Closing in 28 days (22 April 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Actual Salary £11,763-£13,188
Employer: Primrose Lane Primary School
Location: Yeovil, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 22 April 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- Location: In person – based at Primrose Lane Primary School, Yeovil
- Contract Type: Fixed in the first instance until August 31 2027
- Start Date: Monday 1 June 2026
- Working Pattern: 18 hours per week (Minimum 3 days, preferably 4 but flexible for the right candidate)
- Term-time only and Safeguarding INSET day
- Paid 44 weeks per year pro rata
- Salary
- £14.82 – £16.62 per hour depending on experience
- Grade 12 Point 12-19
- Full Time Equivalent £28,598-£32,061
- Actual Salary £11,763-£13,188 (National pay award due 1st April)
What will I be doing?
Due to a reorganisation our Trust has a fabulous opportunity for an experienced or aspiring accounts professional to join our team as an Academy Finance and Business Assistant. The job is based at Primrose Lane Primary School and the postholder will work collaboratively with staff across all our partner schools.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
An understanding of accounting principles and routines is highly desirable for this role as is experience of purchasing consumables and providing detailed and outstanding administrative and commercial support to leadership and a team.
The Trust welcomes applications from candidates who are organised, conscientious and who have a finance skillset.
Training on all finance, compliance and admin systems will be given.
What is in it for me?
- On site car parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Benenden Health Cash Plan
- Blue Light Card membership available
- Edenred MyLifestyle Employee Discount Scheme
As an employer we can offer the successful candidate a supportive and friendly working environment, development and training opportunities and a remit which is varied and rewarding.
DBS check
DBS Check required
Supporting documents and information
All non-teaching posts are subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
Visits to Primrose Lane Primary school are warmly welcomed; please telephone to make an appointment on the number shown: 01935 475693
Please apply by completing the application form available from our website
Applications should be returned by email to finance@yacat.org by the closing date
The Trust reserves the right to close any advertised vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Please submit your applications as early as possible. If you have been shortlisted for the role you will be contacted by 5pm Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Application Deadline: Midday Wednesday 22 April 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026 at Primrose Lane Primary School
Our Trust has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. The post holder will be required to undergo criminal record checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS checks) before taking up employment.