Finance Assistant
Suffolk Jobs Direct · Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
* The Children’s Endeavour Trust * Address: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5XD * Salary: £14,492 - £15,212 actual per annum (£29,070 - £30,515 per annum pro rata) * Hours: 21 hours per week, 40 weeks per year * Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible * Reference: 5482 The Children’s Endeavour Trust is looking for a Finance Assistant – Central Team. The Board of Trustees wish to appoint a dedicated Finance Assistant. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to become part of the Trust Central Finance Team. You will work alongside two other Finance Assistants to deliver the finance support functions of the organisation. As a Finance Assistant you will work under the direction of the CFO, taking responsibility for day-to-day financial inputting and procedures within the trust. You will be based in Ipswich and will have the opportunity to work with each of our schools to support with their finance functions. Some travel to our other sites may be required. We will offer you: * the opportunity to be part of our growing team, who are committed to educational excellence * friendly and supportive colleagues * a commitment to high-quality professional development. To find out more Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/I-Sep/5482-JD-and-PS-Finance-Assistant-The-Childrens-Endeavour-Trust.docx] If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please email hr@cetrust.org.uk [hr@cetrust.org.uk] or call 01473 455100. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/I-Sep/5482-CET-Support-Application-Form-Finance-Assistant-The-Childrens-Endeavour-Trust.docx] Please email your completed application form and supporting letter to the trust on hr@cetrust.org.uk [hr@cetrust.org.uk] by the closing date below. Curriculum Vitae are not accepted in place of a completed application form. Closing date: 12 pm, 2 October 2026. Interview date: 9 October 2026. The Children’s Endeavour Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre- employment checks. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.