Education Finance Manager: Strategic Budgeting & Insights

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Training & development

Eye tests

Discount platform

Free parking

Cycle to work

Well-being support

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Bourne Education Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management across its schools, including budgeting, reporting and internal controls. The role covers payroll, month-end, procurement and annual processes, providing timely insights to senior leaders for informed decision-making.

Location-based in Surrey with full-time, permanent employment. The role requires a qualified or part-qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience and a track record of professional

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant or qualified through experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven track record of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Line manage Finance Officer(s), approving orders, invoices, BACS runs.
• Month end processes, including journals and reconciliations.
• Monthly management accounts and reforecasts.
• Annual budget setting covering 3 years.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Payroll oversight

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant

Tools

PS Financials

Arbor

IMP

Edupay

Job description

Bourne Education Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management across its schools, including budgeting, reporting and internal controls. The role covers payroll, month-end, procurement and annual processes, providing timely insights to senior leaders for informed decision-making.

Location-based in Surrey with full-time, permanent employment. The role requires a qualified or part-qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience and a track record of professional