Finance Manager

EA First; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is supporting an Academy Trust in Bradford to recruit a Finance Manager on a fixed-term contract. This role involves leading financial management, producing accounts, and requires CCAB or CIMA qualifications. The position is term time only, with a salary between £32,500 – £35,500 per annum. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial management and previous line management experience.

Benefits

Parking on-site

Qualifications

• Financial management experience for an organisation is essential.
• Previous experience liaising with budget holders, providing advice where required.
• A track record processing orders and invoices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full financial management for the Academy.
• Support with the production of monthly management accounts.
• Produce monthly variance analysis.
• Manage the processing of orders, invoices, and payments.

Skills

Financial management experience

Line management

Ability to review financial transactions

Use of Sage accounting package

Education

CCAB, CIMA/CGMA, AAT qualified

Tools

Sage accounting package

Job description

We are supporting an Academy Trust in Bradford to recruit a Finance Manager on a 9‑12 month fixed‑term contract basis. This role is paying £32,500 – £35,500 FTE per annum. The post is term time only, plus 20 days.

An Academy Trust in Bradford that supports c500 pupils with an aim to provide a wide range of learning opportunities to promote children to become independent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full financial management for the Academy, ensuring procedures are adhered to.
• Support with the production of monthly management accounts.
• Produce monthly variance analysis.
• Line management of two staff.
• Provide sound financial administration to the Academy.
• Manage the processing of orders, invoices and payment for goods and services.
• Ensure purchase order and invoice related queries are dealt with.
• Obtain quotes for goods and services inline with the Trust's tender process.
• Manage petty cash and cheques.
• Process cashbook payments.
• Check monthly payroll reports and report any discrepancies.
• Complete payroll returns.

Qualifications

• CCAB, CIMA/CGMA, AAT qualified will all be considered.
• Financial management experience for an organisation is essential.
• Previous experience liaising with budget holders, providing advice where required.
• A track record processing orders and invoices is essential.
• Ability to review financial transactions.
• Previous line management of a small team.
• Use of Sage accounting package is desirable.
• Previous experience working in a School or Academy setting is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to be onsite in Bradford when required.

Remuneration & Conditions

• £32,500 – £35,500 per annum.
• Term time only, plus 20 days.
• 37 hours per week.
• 9‑12 month fixed‑term contract.
• Parking on‑site.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.