Finance Manager in Shepperton

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Finance Manager to work as a member of the finance team within the Lumen Learning Trust. The Trust currently consists of seven member schools, based across Surrey - in Shepperton, Ashford, Staines-upon-Thames, Addlestone, Walton-on-Thames and Epsom. The post will be based at Saxon Primary School in Shepperton and is a permanent, part-time role - 15 hrs per week to be worked over 3 days/38 weeks per year (Term Time + 5 INSET days).

Under the direction of the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will provide efficient administrative and financial management support in order to deliver an expert service to our schools. Duties will include:

• Supporting with the preparation of school level financial reports and budgets
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes
• Managing bank reconciliations
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations
• Assisting with internal and external audit processes

We are looking for a committed person who has:

• A good standard of education, including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent (Grade C)
• AAT qualified and/or prior financial experience in a school setting
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive, professionally curious approach
• Excellent IT skills

In return we can offer you:

• Access to the highly competitive local government pension scheme
• A team of staff committed to supporting you
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Employee Wellbeing initiatives
• Staff Benefits portal

The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way. The Lumen Learning Trust puts the children's needs at the heart of its provision - committed to enabling children to become successful lifelong learners and happy, fulfilled adults who can make positive choices about their future.

Applications

Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interview date: Monday 23rd March 2026

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Safeguarding Statement: Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please note that under safer recruitment practices Lumen Learning Trust cannot accept CVs or letters in place of completed application forms. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.