Finance Manager

Isbi; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ipswich High School is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the Finance team on a maternity cover basis, 22–29 hours/week.

Located on an 87-acre campus, the school serves over 500 pupils and seeks a proactive finance professional to maintain accurate records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Broad finance experience with solid accounting principles.
• Experience producing management accounts and monitoring budgets.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the school’s finance function.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and timely reporting.
• Support year-end accounting and financial planning.

Skills

Financial management

Management accounts

Budgeting

Reconciliations

Communication

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Accountancy qualification

Job description

Ipswich High School is seeking to appoint an experienced and organised Finance Manager to join our Finance team on a maternity cover basis, working a minimum of 22 hours per week up to 29 hours per week (3 days up to 4 days), 52 weeks per year.

Located on an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School enjoys an enviable reputation of delivering outstanding academic results whilst maintaining a warm, welcoming and happy community of over 500 pupils, aged 3 - 18.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong technical knowledge and a hands‑on approach to take responsibility for a varied and important role within the school’s finance function.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will oversee a broad range of financial activities, ensuring the effective day to day operation of the finance function, the accurate recording of financial transactions and the timely completion of financial processes and reporting.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is experienced in a broad finance role, with a sound understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Is confident in producing management accounts, undertaking reconciliations and monitoring budgets.
• Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Is proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to identify opportunities to improve processes and working practices.
• An effective communicator, able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Is comfortable working independently whilst also contributing positively to a small finance team.

If you feel you could meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more:

Please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description to find out more about this role.

If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 780201 or via email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday, 16th November 2026 at 9 am

Applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Applicants will be kept informed if an appointment is made.