Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL3 3HP |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75792259 |
Summary
LEVER EDGE PRIMARY ACADEMY Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HP Tel: 01204 333679 Email: office@lever-edge.bolton.sch.uk Head: Ms K James
Finance Manager
15 hours per week (over 2 days), term time plus one week
Salary: Grade G SCP 23-27 (£34,434-£38,220)
Pro rata £11,922 - £13,268 p.a.
Start date: as soon as possible
Are you a skilled and enthusiastic finance professional looking for a rewarding role in education? We are seeking a Part-Time Finance Manager to provide expert financial leadership and support the Headteacher and Trustees in shaping the future of our academy.
This is a 2-days-per-week role, perfect for someone who wants to make a real impact on academy life while enjoying a flexible schedule.
What you’ll do:
Provide strategic financial advice to the Headteacher and Trustees, helping shape budgets and long-term planning.
Prepare and monitor budgets, management accounts, and reports, giving clear insight to support decision-making.
Oversee the academy’s financial systems and line manage the Finance Officer, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including audits, DfE returns, VAT, and pension reporting.
Support income generation and funding opportunities, including grants, lettings, nursery provision, and after-academy activities.
Play a key role in the financial development and sustainability of the academy.
Who we’re looking for:
A qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong financial management skills.
Experienced in budgeting, reporting, and analysis, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
Confident managing and supporting staff, with excellent organisational skills.
Knowledge of academy or academy finance, funding streams, and statutory requirements is desirable but not essential we will provide support.
A proactive, collaborative, and friendly approach, with a passion for supporting children and the wider academy community.
Why join us?
Work in a welcoming and supportive academy community.
Flexible part-time role that makes a real difference.
Opportunity to contribute to the development and success of our academy.
This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to an academy that values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you!
We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
Due to our stringent safeguarding policy, CVs will never be accepted. All posts are contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the rights to work in the UK either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Closing Date: 26th March 2026 at 9.00 a.m. Interview Date: 30/31st March 2026
Supporting Documents
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