Finance Manager

Gosforth Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial management across its schools. This role involves preparing monthly management accounts, monitoring budgets, and supporting procurement and payroll. The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. A competitive salary and benefits such as a generous leave policy and professional development opportunities are offered. Applications are encouraged early as interviews may commence before the closing date.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Wider career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional with a strong track record in financial management.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including income and expenditure, balance sheet, and cashflow.
• Oversee reconciliations and monitor budgets.
• Act as the main point of contact for budget holders.

Skills

Financial management services

Effective communication

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

AAT or similar financial qualification

Job description

This school has Academy status and is part of The Gosforth Group; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

North Gosforth Academy
Dudley Lane
Seaton Burn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 6EJ

Based at North Gosforth Academy with travel across the Trust as required

Your Role

You will be part of a small team responsible for preparing accurate monthly management accounts, including income and expenditure, balance sheet and cashflow. You will oversee reconciliations, monitor and review budgets, support procurement and payroll and VAT returns, work with external funders and play a key part in internal and external audit processes.

You will act as the main point of contact for budget holders ensuring effective communication and constructive working relationships. You will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of financial systems and procedures as well as supporting the Senior Finance Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real impact in education? Gosforth Group is seeking a Finance Manager to deliver effective and supportive financial management across our Trust.

You should have an AAT or similar financial qualification, or be qualified by experience, with a strong track record in the delivery of financial management services. You’ll be an effective communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships. You’ll bring excellent financial and IT skills, have attention to detail and be committed to continuous improvement. If this is you and you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our academies, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including: excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [e-mail]>

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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