We are seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join the busy Finance Team at George Abbot School. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role responsible for delivering effective financial management, ensuring strong financial control, compliance with Trust procedures, and accurate financial operations across the school.
The successful candidate will oversee core accounting processes, including payroll, budget monitoring and financial reporting, while supporting strategic planning and enabling senior leaders to make informed decisions. They will line manage finance support staff, act as an escalation point for payroll and finance queries, and contribute to audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
We are looking for a candidate with strong financial expertise and senior-level experience, excellent organisational and analytical skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. They will be a confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with stakeholders and deliver to strict deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week, 41 weeks per annum (term time + 2 weeks).
Why choose us?
Ofsted (February 2025) said: “Staff and pupils work hard together in this strong school community. The school is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff provide high-quality teaching and support which takes account of pupils’ starting points and needs. The school is a calm, safe, purposeful place. Pupils are exceptionally courteous and polite. They treat each other with respect and care.”
Good Schools Guide (June 2024) said: “Parents and pupils attribute the school’s success to its ‘strong leadership’ and ‘supportive teachers’. Pupils felt that many go ‘above and beyond’, making lessons enjoyable and interactive and sharing their passion for their subjects. The school motto, "not for oneself but for all," encourages an altruistic and reflective attitude.”
More about George Abbot
George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive with 2,000 students, situated on the north side of Guildford. We are located within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. We have an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. We are an innovative and inclusive school, with an extensive, flourishing Sixth Form provision. We are a very popular school of choice for our community. This is an opportunity to join a thriving learning community.
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full and person specification.
Please note, your application will take to you to our ATS system (SAM Recruit) where you will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Jenny Dickson, Headteacher’s PA and Office Manager via email View email address on tes.com
Important Information
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the .
Closing date: 9.00am on 8 July 2026.
Interviews to follow.
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