Trust Finance Business Partner in Reigate

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join our Central Team, based in the grounds of Reigate School. The successful candidate will have operational responsibility for the delivery of management accounting information for Trust schools in order to monitor financial performance and aid decision making. The role will include responsibility for some centrally controlled processes and regular travel to Greensand schools.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an accountancy or finance department and will hold a part or full accounting or finance qualification. You will also have:

• the ability to assimilate numerical/information from a number of sources and summarise succinctly
• the ability to work collaboratively with Central team colleagues to ensure the accuracy and sound control of financial transactions in line with the Trust Finance Policy and statutory frameworks
• have a good understanding of current financial rules and regulations
• the ability to organise workload effectively and set own priorities
• ability to work to a high level of accuracy and presentation

In return we can offer you:

• a fantastic working environment committed to collaborative working and high performance - joining a team of skilled and hardworking professionals
• an excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, financial advice and online GP services
• opportunities and support for professional growth and continuous professional development

This is a part time role working 12-15 hours per week, days to be confirmed. The role will be based in the Central team office in Reigate School and will involve some travel to other schools in the trust. The full time equivalent annual salary is £34,660 to £36,943 (FTE) (£10,703 - £11,408 Pro rata based on 12 hours).

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 25 September 2026, however, please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to appoint before the advertised closing date. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Greensand Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. Online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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.

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.