Finance Manager


Company:	Swale Academies Trust
Salary:	£44,235 - £50,199
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sittingbourne, ME10 1JS
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

● £44,235 - £50,199 – SAT H

● 37 hours per week, All Year Round

● ASAP start

● Interviews: As soon as mutually convenient

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:

● the production of meaningful monthly management accounts,

● proactive budget monitoring through the year,

● setting realistic three and five year budgets utilising ICFP tools (ASOT),

● 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.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, therefore we strongly recommend applying early. Please be aware that the advert may close before the specified date depending on the number of applications received.

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.

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Abigail Stedman, Financial Controller at abigail.stedman@swale.at.

Applications should be made by submitting a SAT Application Form or CV to abigail.stedman@swale.at.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Recruitment Pack:

https://www.swale.at/_site/data/files/vacancies/sat/finance-manager/A72E824433BB3B51C1CE34E4DC4EBFA8.pdf

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