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Finance Manager

External
£32K–£33K/yrFull-timeOn-site2w ago
Budgeting
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Health & WellbeingFree annual flu vaccinesDiscounted gym memberships24/7 counselling helplineAnnual Wellbeing Day*Generous holiday allowanceFlexible working solutionsOptional health and fitness schemes*FinancialDiscounts and cashback at hundreds of retailersExcellent Pension Schemes, including 21.3% employer contributions for support staffCycle to Work and Tech Schemes*Career ProgressionInstructional Coaching for teaching rolesSupportive performance developmentApprenticeship and training opportunitiesInternal progression pathwaysRecognition and long-service awards*Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation.Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.Safeguarding StatementAscend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Job Overview We are looking for a qualified and detail-focused Finance Manager who can lead key financial processes across the Trust, including budgeting, month-end procedures, reconciliations, and financial reporting. As a successful candidate, you will be highly organised, able to work independently to tight deadlines, and confident communicating financial information to senior leaders and budget holders. Strong technical accounting skills, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach are essential, with experience in education finance or Access Education systems an added advantage. Full details can be found in the recruitment pack. Why choose us? At Ascend Learning Trust, our motto - Together we Belong, Believe, Become.- guides everything we do. We create a genuine sense of belonging and deliver a holistic, world-class education that opens doors for every young person, no matter their starting point. Our shared values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity shape our culture and inspire us to provide unmissable education and limitless horizons. When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious community that invests in its people and develops high-calibre professionals. We foster kindness, inclusivity and high expectations, and we welcome colleagues who want to make a meaningful difference every day.


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