Finance Manager
1. £42,821 - £48,595 – SAT H
2. Full Time
3. Start Date: December 2025
4. Close Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2025
5. Swale Academies Trust
6. £42,821 - £48,595 – SAT H
7. 37 hours per week
8. December 2025 start
9. Interviews: week commencing 29th September 2025
Swale Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our central finance team based in Sittingbourne, Kent. You will be a hardworking, friendly and organised individual, ideally with school finance experience and strong people management skills.
Key duties for a group of schools will include:
10. the production of meaningful monthly management accounts,
11. proactive budget monitoring through the year,
12. setting realistic three and five year budgets utilising ICFP tools (ASOT),
13. supportive & effective line management.
This is a challenging but rewarding role, encompassing a range of duties working with multiple stakeholders both internal and external. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, and someone who is able to prioritise both their own workload and that of others.
A good working knowledge of IRIS Financials (PSF) and Access Budgeting will be a distinct advantage.
Informal discussions about the post are welcomed.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working. Currently two days work from home is standard within the finance team.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
14. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
15. Enhanced Maternity Pay
16. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
17. Generous Holiday entitlement of 28 days (SAT F-J)
18. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
19. Access to training and development
20. On-site Parking
21. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
22. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
23. Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?