Finance Manager

Teaching vacancies; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Finance Manager to oversee management accounts and financial processes. Candidates should possess a relevant financial qualification and have substantial experience in the field, with strong IT and communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £40,777 and £45,091, alongside a generous leave policy and professional development opportunities. The organization prioritizes diversity and inclusion in its hiring process.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Extensive commitment to professional development

Wider career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles with a track record in financial management.
• Ability to build effective working relationships in a team.
• Commitment to improving financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including income and expenditure.
• Oversee reconciliations and monitor budgets.
• Support payroll, procurement, and VAT returns.

Skills

Financial management services

Effective communication

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

AAT or similar financial qualification

Qualified by experience

Job description

Job details

The Finance Manager role is 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.

Job role

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full‑time equivalent salary

£40,777.00 – £45,091.00

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 will be an effective communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships. You will 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
• Excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on‑site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly‑skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• Extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• Wider career development opportunities across the Gosforth Group

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.

Applying for the job

CVs will not be accepted for this application. This role accepts applications through the Gosforth Group website.

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