Trust Payroll and Finance Manager

Haberdashers' Adams; Honnington Grange; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A central academic trust in Honnington Grange is seeking an experienced Payroll and Finance Manager. The role involves leading payroll operations, ensuring financial reporting accuracy, and collaborating with HR teams. Candidates should have a strong background in payroll and finance, with analytical skills and experience in the education or public sector preferred. The organization is committed to safeguarding children and offers equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly payroll operations.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with HR and school business teams.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Job description

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.

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.