Finance Manager (Chertsey / Addlestone Area)

Bourne Education Trust; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 36,874 - 39,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous workplace pension through LGPS

Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities

Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service

Well-being support including online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

Savings on everyday spending through My Staff Shop

Work-life balance and family friendly policies

Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in Addlestone. This role requires overseeing finance operations and ensuring compliance across multiple schools. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of educational finance systems, and be part-qualified as an accountant. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with a salary range of £36,874 to £39,820. Benefits include a generous pension, ongoing training, and well-being support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience required.
• Proven track record of continuous professional development.
• Experience in a MAT or public-sector finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Line manage Finance Officer(s) and oversee financial operations.
• Execute month-end processes, including journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reforecasts.
• Set and manage the annual budget covering 3 years.

Skills

Management of finance operations

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Knowledge of PS Financials

Commitment to child safeguarding

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant

Tools

PS Financials

Arbor

IMPay

Edupay

Job description

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.

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Addlestone/Chertsey, Initially supporting Sayes Court Primary and Pyrcroft Grange Primary School

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Surrey scale 8 (£36,874 to £39,820), with some flexibility to recognise exceptional experience

• 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

• 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