Finance Manager - Qualified

BetterPeople; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education-focused recruitment agency in Wallingford is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee budgets and financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess relevant accounting qualifications and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay and significant career growth opportunities. Join the team to make a real difference in the financial management of schools and support educational leaders.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday, flexible timing

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must be part-qualified in a relevant accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills are essential.
• Experience with advanced Excel and finance systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead on budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts.
• Ensure accurate payroll, funding, and reporting.
• Provide financial advice to school leaders and budget holders.

Skills

Financial reporting and analysis

Advanced Excel

Strong communication skills

Education

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA/AAT L4

Job description

Finance Manager - Education

Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Full-time, Permanent • Office Based

Up to £46k

What you'll do

• Lead on budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts
• Ensure accurate payroll, funding, and reporting
• Provide financial advice to school leaders and budget holders
• Identify efficiencies and maximise income opportunities
• Line-manage and support finance staff

What we're looking for

• Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA/AAT L4 (or equivalent experience)
• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills
• Advanced Excel and finance system knowledge
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels

Why Apply?

6 weeks paid holiday - taken whenever you like. No term time restrictions

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how resources are managed to benefit schools and students across the Trust.

It is a genuine career role for someone wishing to take that next step. You may have worked in finance in a primary school or may not have any education experience at all.

If you have the accountancy qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV

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