School Finance Manager

Teaching vacancies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Wakefield is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and support budget holders. The ideal candidate will have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, NVQ Level 3, and substantial experience in financial systems. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to wellbeing resources

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in financial systems and procedures.
• Accountancy qualification is desirable.
• Experience in an educational setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets and provide financial reports.
• Manage financial transactions including purchase orders and invoices.
• Oversee lettings and facilities hire services.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Ability to interpret accounting principles

Education

5 GCSEs (A*-C / 9-4) including English and Maths

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance.

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored.

Working pattern: Full time.

Contract type: Permanent.

Full-time equivalent salary: £35,412.00 - £38,220.00 Annually (FTE) 26 hours / week - Term Time Only + 10 Days. Grade 8: actual salary from £22,239.

School Finance Manager job summary

Are you a detail‑oriented finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in education? Crofton Academy is seeking a skilled and proactive Finance Manager to lead and manage our financial operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strategic support across the school.

About the Role

As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in planning, developing, and maintaining the financial services of the Academy. You'll work closely with the School Business Manager and Director of Finance to ensure financial security, support budget holders, and manage day‑to‑day financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Academy and departmental budgets and provide financial reports.
• Manage financial transactions including purchase orders, invoices, reconciliations, and petty cash.
• Oversee lettings and facilities hire services, including income reconciliation.
• Support staff with trips, budget queries, and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and maintain accurate records.
• Line manage the Finance Administrator and contribute to policy development.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• 5 GCSEs (A*-C / 9-4) including English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in financial systems and procedures.
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills.
• Ability to interpret accounting principles and offer constructive advice.

Desirable:

• Accountancy qualification.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of Academy accounting practices.

Why Join Us?

At Castleford Academy Trust, we value our staff and offer:

• A supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to wellbeing resources including in‑house counsellors and physiotherapists.
• A chance to contribute to a thriving educational community.

Castleford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

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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.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.