Academy Business Manager Start Date: 5 January 2026 Daily Rate (DOE & payroll provider): £175-£214.21 Qualifications / Training Essential * Accounting qualification OR business/finance management qualification OR NVQ 3/equivalent (e.g., ILM First Line Management) OR relevant experience * GCSE Maths & English (C or above/equivalent) Desirable * NVQ 4/equivalent (e.g., ILM Skills for Middle Leaders) Knowledge Essential * Excellent numeracy/literacy * Effective ICT and equipment use * Knowledge of relevant policies/codes/legislation * Strong ICT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook; data manipulation * Ability to manage payroll systems (e.g., Payroll Provider) Desirable * Experience using finance systems (e.g., Access Finance) Experience Essential * Finance work in a school/academy * Finance/HR support in education * Understanding SCR requirements * Knowledge of DBS/safeguarding employment checks * Health & Safety experience in a school/academy Physical Skills * Excellent keyboard skills/high-volume data input Competencies & Other Skills * Relate well to children/adults * Effective team working; awareness of school roles/responsibilities * Ability to self-evaluate and seek development Key Outcomes / Activities Provide leadership of school financial and administrative operations, supporting organisation, procurement, compliance, H&S, HR, audits and strategic planning. Requir...