School Finance Manager

Salary/Rate:£28 - £30 per hour, Benefits: Hybrid Working
Sector:Education: Finance & Resources
Location:South Kent
Job type:Temporary / Interim
Job ref:MT2108
Post Date:August 21, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor
Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment

About the Role

My client is a School based in Ashford area and they are now looking to recruit a Finance Manager to support the strategic and operational financial management of the School on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent.

Working closely with the Headteacher, the role centres on managing the income and expenditure of the school, providing insightful reporting and analysis for the SLT. Key to success in this post will be setting and controlling budgets, forecasting and management accounts.

Applications are sought from experienced finance candidates, either formally qualified or actively studying a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA , AAT or equivalent) with previous experience of operating at a similar level, within schools or other educational sector experience. Certainly, evidence of managing and controlling budgets, good IT and reporting experience will be required.

Previous experience within the education sector is essential for this role.

 My client is look to fill this role as a matter of urgency so you must be available immediately or at short notice.



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