via reed · 4 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Academy Finance Manager

Farrer Barnes Limited
Sittingbourne Full-time GBP 46,000 – 50,000
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My client is an Academy based in Sittingbourne and they are now looking to recruit a Finance Manager to support the strategic and operational financial management of the Academy.

Working closely with the Headteacher, the role centres on managing the income and expenditure of the school, providing insightful reporting and analysis for the SLT. Key to success in this post will be setting and controlling budgets, forecasting and management accounts.

Applications are sought from experienced finance candidates, either formally qualified or actively studying a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA , AAT or equivalent) with previous experience of operating at a similar level, within schools or other educational sector experience. Certainly, evidence of managing and controlling budgets, good IT and reporting experience will be required.

Previous experience within the education sector is essential for this role.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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