Trust Finance Manager

Durrington Multi Academy Trust, Worthing, BN13 1JX

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: SCP40

What skills and experience we're looking for

Durrington Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Trust Finance Manager to support the delivery of an efficient, compliant and high-quality finance service across the Trust.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in the operational management of the Trust's finance function, leading core processes including payroll, pensions, VAT, banking, BACS payments, reconciliations and financial controls. You will help ensure that financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements and Trust policies.

Working closely with colleagues across our schools and central teams, you will provide guidance and support to promote consistent financial procedures and strong financial governance throughout the Trust.

About You

You will be a qualified finance professional (AAT Level 4 or equivalent 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, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

You will be confident using finance systems and Excel, capable of working independently, and able to build effective working relationships with colleagues across a multi-site organisation. Experience within an academy trust, school finance environment, IRIS/PS Financials, Teachers' Pensions or LGPS would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you will be professional, trustworthy and solutions-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement and supporting schools to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Leading monthly payroll administration and payroll reconciliations.

Managing Teachers' Pension and Local Government Pension Scheme processes.

Preparing VAT returns and maintaining financial controls.

Managing banking transactions, BACS payment runs and cash balances.

Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations.

Supporting audits, month-end and year-end processes.

Providing advice and support to finance colleagues across the Trust.

Contributing to the development and improvement of Trust-wide financial procedures.

What the school offers its staff

Durrington Multi Academy Trust is committed to providing excellent support services that enable our schools to focus on delivering exceptional education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious Trust and make a significant contribution to our ongoing success.

- Cycle to work scheme

-Healthcare Plan

- Parking onsite

- LA Pension scheme

Further information about the job

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

DMAT Finance Manager Applicant Pack (002).pdf - 3.66 MB (opens in new tab)

About Durrington Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Durrington Multi Academy Trust website
• Email address: kcopley@dmat.education
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/durrington-multi-academy-trust

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