Trust Finance Manager

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 inthe operational management of the Trust's finance function, leading coreprocesses 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.

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 ofworking independently, and able to build effective working relationships with colleagues across a multi-site organisation. Experience with in an academy trust, school finance environment, IRIS/PS Financials, Teachers' Pensions orLGPS 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.

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.