Job Description

Payments Manager (Part-Time)

Matrix Academy Trust Head Office, International House, 1st Floor, 20 Hatherton Street, Walsall, WS4 2LA

Start Date:

1 September 2025

Arrangements:

Part-Time - 22.5 hours per week, All-Year Round. We are open to discussing working days and hours and encourage candidates to raise any preferences at interview.

Actual Salary

: 19,386.49 - Scale Group 10 Spine Points 37-40 (FTE 31,880)

FTE Holiday Entitlement:

25 days plus 9 bank holidays

About the Role

Matrix Academy Trust are seeking a committed and experienced

Payments Manager

to join our central team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider trust teams, you will be responsible for managing payment processes, overseeing financial compliance, and line managing the Payments Administrator. This is a key role in ensuring that our financial operations run efficiently and effectively, supporting the Trust's aim to provide exceptional education.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and develop the Payments Administrator, ensuring robust procedures and compliance checks. Accountable for the accurate and timely payment of all goods and services to the Trust. Produce and approve BACS payment runs, ensuring all are processed in accordance with the Financial Procedures Manual. Handle supplier payment queries and provide resolution for complex issues. Manage purchasing card processes and online payment portals. Oversee aged creditor reports and monthly KPI reporting. Maintain accurate schedules for direct debits and recurring payments.

What we're looking for

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance role. Proven success with payment runs and an understanding of financial systems and procedures. Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting software (e.g. SAGE). Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

About us

It is an exciting time to join an expanding and thriving Trust. Our central Head Office supports seven Academies across the West Midlands with over 800 staff employed and 7,000 pupils. We always say 'if it's not good enough for our own families it's not good enough for our pupils' and we really mean what we say. Every child deserves an exceptional education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

Safeguarding Statement

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

How to Apply

To apply please use our My New Term portal or for more information contact Louise Silver (Finance Director) lsilver@matrixacademytrust.co.uk

Applications close on: 24th July 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 31,880.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

West Midlands, WS4 2LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025