Finance Manager

Philip Southcote School; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Training & development

Wellbeing support (EAP & GP)

Discount platform

Cycle to work

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Bourne Education Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management across the school network and provide budgeting, reporting and internal control oversight. The role involves payroll, month-end, procurement and annual processes, guiding senior leaders with timely insights.

The post is based in Woking area (Broadmere, New Monument Primary), full-time and permanent, with generous pension and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant or qualified through experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of school administrative and accounting systems (PS Financials, Arbor, IMP, Edupay).
• Experience working in a MAT or public-sector finance environment.

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

Financial management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant

Qualified through experience

Tools

PS Financials

Arbor

IMP

Edupay

Job description

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

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

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 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 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

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
• 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

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and no applicant will be disadvantaged due to a disability. All candidates who are disabled, as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum essential requirements will be offered an interview.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 5th October 2026.