Assistant Finance Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £34,708 - £37,389 |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4JT |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1539605 |
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Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager
Actual Annual Salary: £34,708 - £37,389 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £43,386 - £46,737 (CLF Grade G). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 29.6 hours per week, all year-round (Flexibility: Non‑working day can be Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. Hours could be spread over 5 days)
Additional Information: You will work through a blended model that includes home working and with two days per week based at Federation House, Kingswood, Bristol. Travel to academies across the trust will be required.
Provisional Start Date: 01 June 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
Delivering confident financial leadership to guide our academies through accurate budgeting, insightful analysis and effective resource management
We are looking for a skilled, proactive and relationship‑focused Assistant Finance Manager to provide high‑quality financial management, insight and support across a group of academies within the Cabot Learning Federation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward‑thinking central finance team where your expertise will directly support financial planning, strong governance and improved outcomes for children, young people and staff across the trust.
Working closely with Principals, senior leaders, Finance Assistants and central colleagues, you will play a key role in ensuring robust budgets, accurate management accounts and effective financial decision‑making. Your work will help our academies use their resources efficiently, sustainably and in line with CLF and DfE requirements.
About the role
As an Assistant Finance Manager, you will:
Build strong, trusting professional relationships with Principals, senior leaders and academy staff, acting as a credible, expert adviser.
Serve as the finance lead for several academies, overseeing their full financial management cycle.
Support and lead annual budget setting, helping academy leaders develop robust, realistic plans aligned to educational priorities.
Produce complete monthly management accounts, including forecasting, analysis and investigation of variances.
Prepare and review month‑end journals, including prepayments, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Provide clear, accessible financial reporting, translating complex information into meaningful insights for a range of stakeholders.
Oversee expenditure analysis, including monitoring ring‑fenced funding and identifying cost‑saving or income‑generating opportunities.
Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with CLF Financial Regulations, DfE guidance and GDPR standards.
Lead and support Finance Assistants within your academies, offering guidance, oversight and training.
Collaborate with HR, Estates, Operations and Executive Principal teams to support effective organisation‑wide planning.
Respond professionally to complex queries, provide financial advice at academy and central level, and support Principals in value‑for‑money decision‑making.
Support procurement activities, ensure high‑quality data management, and contribute to ongoing improvements across the finance function.
About you
You will bring:
A strong understanding of financial regulations, month‑end processes and budget preparation.
An AAT qualification and/or newly qualified accountant status.
Experience working with financial systems and maintaining accurate, reliable financial data.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills, with high attention to detail.
Confidence in leading on key financial processes, making sound judgements and working independently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
The ability to take a lead role across multiple sites, with experience guiding or supporting team members.
A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset, able to identify improvements and drive positive change.
Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and the effective use of digital financial tools.
A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, safeguarding, equality and the values of working within education.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification prior to submitting an application.
Why work in CLF’s Central Finance Team?
As an Assistant Finance Manager, you’ll be part of a supportive and high‑performing central function that values accuracy, integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
We offer:
The opportunity to influence financial planning and decision‑making across several academies.
Varied, meaningful work that directly supports educational improvement.
Opportunities to lead on financial processes, support team development and contribute to trust‑wide improvements.
Flexible, hybrid working from home and our Kingswood, Bristol office.
Ongoing professional development and career progression pathways within the central team and wider trust.
A collaborative culture where your expertise, initiative and insight will be valued and recognised.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Generous annual leave.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 12 April 2026 @11.59pm
Shortlisting: 14 April 2026
Interviews: 23 April 2026
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
Actual Annual Salary: £34,708 - £37,389 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £43,386 - £46,737 (CLF Grade G). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 29.6 hours per week, all year-round (Flexibility: Non‑working day can be Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. Hours could be spread over 5 days)
Additional Information: You will work through a blended model that includes home working and with two days per week based at Federation House, Kingswood, Bristol. Travel to academies across the trust will be required.
Provisional Start Date: 01 June 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
Delivering confident financial leadership to guide our academies through accurate budgeting, insightful analysis and effective resource management
We are looking for a skilled, proactive and relationship‑focused Assistant Finance Manager to provide high‑quality financial management, insight and support across a group of academies within the Cabot Learning Federation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward‑thinking central finance team where your expertise will directly support financial planning, strong governance and improved outcomes for children, young people and staff across the trust.
Working closely with Principals, senior leaders, Finance Assistants and central colleagues, you will play a key role in ensuring robust budgets, accurate management accounts and effective financial decision‑making. Your work will help our academies use their resources efficiently, sustainably and in line with CLF and DfE requirements.
About the role
As an Assistant Finance Manager, you will:
Build strong, trusting professional relationships with Principals, senior leaders and academy staff, acting as a credible, expert adviser.
Serve as the finance lead for several academies, overseeing their full financial management cycle.
Support and lead annual budget setting, helping academy leaders develop robust, realistic plans aligned to educational priorities.
Produce complete monthly management accounts, including forecasting, analysis and investigation of variances.
Prepare and review month‑end journals, including prepayments, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Provide clear, accessible financial reporting, translating complex information into meaningful insights for a range of stakeholders.
Oversee expenditure analysis, including monitoring ring‑fenced funding and identifying cost‑saving or income‑generating opportunities.
Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with CLF Financial Regulations, DfE guidance and GDPR standards.
Lead and support Finance Assistants within your academies, offering guidance, oversight and training.
Collaborate with HR, Estates, Operations and Executive Principal teams to support effective organisation‑wide planning.
Respond professionally to complex queries, provide financial advice at academy and central level, and support Principals in value‑for‑money decision‑making.
Support procurement activities, ensure high‑quality data management, and contribute to ongoing improvements across the finance function.
About you
You will bring:
A strong understanding of financial regulations, month‑end processes and budget preparation.
An AAT qualification and/or newly qualified accountant status.
Experience working with financial systems and maintaining accurate, reliable financial data.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills, with high attention to detail.
Confidence in leading on key financial processes, making sound judgements and working independently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
The ability to take a lead role across multiple sites, with experience guiding or supporting team members.
A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset, able to identify improvements and drive positive change.
Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and the effective use of digital financial tools.
A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, safeguarding, equality and the values of working within education.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification prior to submitting an application.
Why work in CLF’s Central Finance Team?
As an Assistant Finance Manager, you’ll be part of a supportive and high‑performing central function that values accuracy, integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
We offer:
The opportunity to influence financial planning and decision‑making across several academies.
Varied, meaningful work that directly supports educational improvement.
Opportunities to lead on financial processes, support team development and contribute to trust‑wide improvements.
Flexible, hybrid working from home and our Kingswood, Bristol office.
Ongoing professional development and career progression pathways within the central team and wider trust.
A collaborative culture where your expertise, initiative and insight will be valued and recognised.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Generous annual leave.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 12 April 2026 @11.59pm
Shortlisting: 14 April 2026
Interviews: 23 April 2026
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.