About This Role
Finance Manager – Multi‑Academy Trust & Glenthorne High School
About Us
We’re a supportive and collaborative small Multi‑Academy Trust comprising of 3 schools who are committed to helping every school and every child thrive. We are currently recruiting two friendly, confident Finance Managers, one to join our central team and a second to work at our Secondary school, Glenthorne High School.
The Roles
You will work with the Director of Finance to oversee day‑to‑day financial operations for the Trust/Glenthorne High School, support budget planning, and provide helpful guidance to school leaders. These are varied roles, helping ensure we use our resources wisely and in line with ESFA requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support Director of Finance to:
Produce monthly management accounts for the Trust and schools
Support budget setting and long‑term financial planning
Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA rules.
Oversee procurement, cash flow, VAT returns, and financial controls
Complete audit processes
Deputise in their absence
Willow Learning Trust can offer you:
The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.
Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare at a discounted rate
Salary Sacrifice schemes for cycle to work
Long service awards
A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support/advice on a wide array of areas
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and hold an enhanced DBS disclosure.