Finance Manager

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

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team at Bourne Education Trust.

The Finance Manager ensures strong, accurate and compliant financial management across the school(s), providing clear leadership on budgeting, reporting and internal controls. The role oversees all day‑to‑day finance operations, including payroll, month‑end, procurement and annual processes, while supporting senior leaders with timely insight, forecasts and advice to enable informed decision‑making.

About Bourne Education Trust

BET's strapline 'Transforming schools… changing lives' reflects our shared commitment that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are passionate about developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform - reimagining the future of education in our schools.

Details

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Woking, Addlestone, Chertsey

Schools: Initially supporting Broadmere and New Monument Primary Schools

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Surrey scale 8 (£38,090 - £41,134)

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• 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

Essential

Requirements include

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant or qualified through experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
• Proven track record of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of school administrative and accounting systems, particularly PS Financials, Arbor, IMP and Edupay
• Experience working in a MAT or public‑sector finance environment

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay