Salary: FTE Grade 4 £27,274 to £29,542 FTE
Contract term: 37 hours, 52 weeks, fixed term until the end of the academic year
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 18 October 2026
Mercia Learning Trust
Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and four secondary schools located in Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 6100 pupils, with over 800 staff.
Why do we exist?
- To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.
How do we behave?
- We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
- We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
- We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.
What do we do?
- We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.
How will we succeed?
- A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
- Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
- Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.
Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Mercia Learning Trust finance team where we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic finance assistant. You will join a friendly team of staff with a strong ethic who deliver outstanding financial services to all trust schools.
We are a centralised team who work at our finance office, based at Woodlands Primary School.
The candidate
Candidates must have prior experience in a financial environment. Initially, the focus of the role will involve data input though there is significant potential for growth and development within the position.
The successful candidate will be required to multitask and manage their time effectively. Our trust produces outstanding audit reports from external accountants, you will therefore need to have excellent attention to detail and will be able to process high volumes of transactions accurately.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for regular interactions with school staff, external suppliers and other central teams within our trust.
Finance Assistant in Sheffield employer: Mercia Learning Trust
Mercia Learning Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to academic excellence, employees are empowered to grow and thrive within a culture that values integrity and diligence. Located in Sheffield, the trust offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of over 5000 pupils while working alongside a dedicated team of over 650 staff members.
