Durrington Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint anexperienced and motivated Trust Finance Manager to support the delivery of anefficient, compliant and high-quality finance service across the Trust.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role inthe operational management of the Trust's finance function, leading coreprocesses including payroll, pensions, VAT, banking, BACS payments,reconciliations and financial controls. You will help ensure that financialtransactions are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with statutoryrequirements and Trust policies.
Working closely with colleagues across our schools and centralteams, you will provide guidance and support to promote consistent financialprocedures and strong financial governance throughout the Trust.
About You
You will be a qualified finance professional (AAT Level 4 orequivalent experience) with significant experience in finance operations,including payroll administration, pension administration, bank reconciliations,BACS payments and VAT returns. You will have strong technical skills, excellentattention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities whilemaintaining high levels of accuracy.
You will be confident using finance systems and Excel, capable ofworking independently, and able to build effective working relationships withcolleagues across a multi-site organisation. Experience within an academytrust, school finance environment, IRIS/PS Financials, Teachers' Pensions orLGPS would be advantageous.
Most importantly, you will be professional, trustworthy andsolutions-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement and supportingschools to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Leadingmonthly payroll administration and payroll reconciliations.
- ManagingTeachers' Pension and Local Government Pension Scheme processes.
- PreparingVAT returns and maintaining financial controls.
- Managingbanking transactions, BACS payment runs and cash balances.
- Completingbalance sheet and bank reconciliations.
- Supportingaudits, month-end and year-end processes.
- Providingadvice and support to finance colleagues across the Trust.
- Contributingto the development and improvement of Trust-wide financial procedures.
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Trust Finance Manager in Worthing employer: Durrington Multi Academy Trust
Durrington Multi Academy Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and continuous improvement. Located in the vibrant community of Worthing, we provide our leaders with unique opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering them to make a meaningful impact on the educational landscape. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to fostering inclusion and excellence across our schools.
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Durrington Multi Academy Trust Recruitment Team
