Finance Manager

The Role

Role: Finance Manager

Location: Trust office with travel to school sites as required

Salary: ATC Grade H (SCP 29-33) £38,626 - £42,708 FTE salary per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full time, 37hours per week, all year round

This is an exciting time for AtC- we are a Trust of four great schools set to nearly double in size in the next 12 months.

To enable us to maintain our high standards and to support our successful growth we are seeking to appoint a Trust Finance Manager who has the skills to deliver great service to schools and values that align with our Trust.

At AtC all of our work is underpinned by the values of Achieve, Belong and Collaborate. As our Fiance manager you will 

• Support the astute use of resources to  support Achievement: ensuring all children have the knowledge, skills and character to shape future success for themselves and their world.
• Foster  Belonging: supporting schools in common purpose and shared values
• Work in Collaboration: Sharing good practice, supporting schools, providing opportunities for children, staff and our communities

Further information regarding AtC can be found at our website: https://www.atctrust.org.uk/

If you wish to arrange an informal discussion regarding this position please email rkausar@atctrust.org.uk

Job Purpose:  Our Finance Manager will

• make a full contribution to the core ethos and aims of academies within AtC.
• provide a range of financial management support to schools within the Trust
• ensure the Trust has effective financial management of their delegated budgets to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.  
• oversee/support payroll and pensions administration as necessary, ensuring statutory compliance.
• deputise in the absence of the CFO

At AtC we offer all of our employees

• Payment in line with NJC and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday ( rising to 31 after 5 years), plus Bank holidays, plus Concession days as appropriate
• Opportunity to be part of a great team who work together with children at the heart of everything we do
• Access to Simply Health (an everyday healthcare benefit programme)
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities at all levels
• A bright, collaborative working environment with onsite parking, close to all major transport links

Job start date: 1st January 2025 (or as soon as possible afterwards)

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 25th November

Interviews: Friday 29th November

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.