We are looking for a Finance Manager to work for an educational trust in a small Finance Team based in Salisbury.

This is a great role for someone who loves to knowledge share as you will be visiting schools to support stakeholders with their financial understanding. Schools are based across Wiltshire.

If you have experience within schools or charity finance this could be a great role for you. Full information provided on application.

The Role

• Provide sound financial advice and financial system support specific to education funding conditions and wider accounting regulations

• Complete monthly reconciliation of student related grant income querying any anomalies directly with Local Authorities (LA’s), Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and other relevant organisations

• Management of Finance Officers including carrying out resource planning and managing recruitment, appraisal and professional development

• Monitor EP budgets all year round, advising the Senior Finance Manager, Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and HTs where revisions or changes are needed

• Identify potential areas of concern and generate options for HTs and ELT to review

The Person

Yes it's a finance role but priority is people skills! You will be working with head teachers, governors and managing a small team.

Evidence of some training in Accountancy or Finance or you may be qualified by experience.

• AAT Part Qualified or similar

• Evidence of further training in Finance, Accountancy and/or ICT Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of producing budget monitoring reports

• Good understanding of school accounting practices

• Previous experience of working with school budgets

The Benefits

• £37,000 - £41,000 PA
• 26% pension contribution
• Hybrid working – 2 days at home, 3 days in Salisbury
• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured