Finance Manager

Ipswich High School is seeking to appoint an experienced and organised Finance Manager to join our Finance team on a maternity cover basis, working a minimum of 22 hours per week up to 29 hours per week (3 days up to 4 days), 52 weeks per year.

Located on an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School enjoys an enviable reputation of delivering outstanding academic results whilst maintaining a warm, welcoming and happy community of over 500 pupils, aged 3 – 18.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach to take responsibility for a varied and important role within the school’s finance function.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will oversee a broad range of financial activities, ensuring the effective day to day operation of the finance function, the accurate recording of financial transactions and the timely completion of financial processes and reporting.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is experienced in a broad finance role, with a sound understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.

• Is confident in producing management accounts, undertaking reconciliations and monitoring budgets.

• Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Is proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to identify opportunities to improve processes and working practices.

• An effective communicator, able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

• Is comfortable working independently whilst also contributing positively to a small finance team.

  
  

If you feel you could meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more:

Please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description to find out more about this role, this is located on our vacancies page.

Should you wish to discuss the job role in further detail, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 780201 or via email: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk

How to apply:

Please submit an on-line application which can be found on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Ipswich High School. 

Closing date: Monday, 16th November 2026 at 9 am

Applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment