Trust Payroll and Finance Manager

Haberdashers' Adams; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a proactive Payroll and Finance Manager to join their team. This role involves managing payroll processing, pension administration, and financial reporting to support the financial health of the schools. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a background in payroll and finance, preferably within the education or public sector. This is a full-time, permanent position located at the Trust central office in Newport, Shropshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and finance roles.
• Strong analytical skills and commitment to excellence.
• Experience in education or public sector finance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly payroll operations and statutory returns.
• Work closely with HR and school business teams.
• Drive financial efficiency and compliance across the Trust.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Pension administration

Job description

Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust, Newport, Shropshire

Trust Payroll and Finance Manager

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Payroll and Finance Manager to join our central team at Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust. This key role supports the financial health of our schools by ensuring accurate payroll processing, pension administration, and financial reporting.

You will lead on monthly payroll operations, statutory returns, working closely with HR and school business teams. Your expertise will help drive financial efficiency and compliance across the Trust.

The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll and finance, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence. Experience in education or public sector finance is advantageous.

Join a values-driven Trust committed to educational excellence and staff wellbeing.

Key Details:

• Salary: £30,416 - £37,197, dependent on experience
• Location: Trust central office (Newport, Shropshire)
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Working hours: 9am-5pm Monday - Friday, 1 hour lunch

Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the list of those prohibited from teaching or working within the profession.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.