Finance Manager in Sutton

Our central Shared Services teams play a vital role in supporting the success of every school within the Greenshaw Learning Trust. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager to join our Trust-wide support team and contribute to our mission of delivering excellent, inclusive education. This role offers the opportunity to work from our regional hub in Sutton, as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment with hybrid working from home if required.

About the role:

The role involves the day to day oversight of core teams within the finance department. It will suit a people-centred finance professional. The successful candidate will be customer service orientated, enjoy developing teams, and have the necessary financial acumen and track record.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Finance teams including: 1) the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams processing of supplier invoices and managing suppliers and customers, 2) Finance Officer teams that produce high quality financial accounts for schools on a monthly basis.
• Identify and promptly address finance risks evident in the accounts: e.g. necessary actions are being taken to recover balances due; overdue amounts are paid; unresolved balances are cleared, and restricted funds are managed - ensuring (Revenue and Capital) funds are spent in accordance with terms and conditions.
• Perform various central accounting duties including year-end closing adjustments, GAG reconciliations, VAT reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, trading company accounts, Trust Shared Service accounts and Control account reconciliations.
• Oversee banking to ensure sufficient funds are available and payments are made on a timely basis and in line with policy.
• Produce monthly financial reports that will be shared with various departments within Trust Shared Services.
• Embed and update internal controls that safeguard the Trust finances, access to systems (Sage, SAP, Lloyds, Planergy) and sensitive information.
• Compile and submit statutory returns including quarterly VAT return, FRS 102 Pensions schedules, DFE returns.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can demonstrate success in leadership and team management
• Has a track record of running an effective full accounting function
• Displays strong analytical thinking
• Has a collaborative mindset

Why join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer our central team staff a wide range of benefits:

• Professional development and career progression
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• A culture of collaboration and support across the Trust

Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Closing date for applications: 1st March 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.