Finance Manager

Bourne Education Trust; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous LGPS pension

Wellbeing support (24/7 GP & EAP)

Training & development

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Bourne Education Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management across the school network. The role covers budgeting, reporting, payroll, procurement, and internal controls, with advisory support to senior leadership for forecasts and decision-making.

The post is based in Woking/Addlestone area, full-time and permanent, with access to pension, training and wellbeing programs. Prior experience in MAT/public sector finance is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Awareness of safeguarding of children is required.
• Experience with school finance processes is preferred.
• Understanding of internal controls and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Line manage Finance Officer(s) and approve orders, invoices, and BACS runs.
• Oversee month-end processes, including journals and reconciliations.
• Lead monthly management accounts and reforecasts.
• Coordinate annual budget setting covering three years.

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant

Qualified through experience

Job description

Benefits

• Benefits: 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
• 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

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, 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.

Key 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

Requirements

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

Our Culture At Bourne Education Trust

we 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

Finance Manager Woking, Addlestone, Chertsey Initially supporting Broadmere and New Monument Primary Schools Full time, Permanent 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