We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Payroll Manager, who has meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. 

The successful candidate will be motivated by our changing and fast paced environment and the opportunity to expand their financial expertise. The Trust Payroll Manager will be responsible for managing the monthly payroll processes of the Multi-Academy Trust. A payroll qualification would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will have substantial payroll experience, be confident using excel and preparing manual payroll calculations, and will ideally have school experience. As our Trust Payroll Manager you will work under the direction of the Trust Finance Manager, taking responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of financial procedures and financial controls within the Trust. 

Please apply in writing to Mrs A.Barclay, Trust CPFO, via hr@aetrust.uk demonstrating:

The required knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the post

Your vision and progression of the post

Your ability to work collaboratively to achieve the highest possible standards

Closing Date for applications: 25 February 2026

Interview Date: From 27 February 2026

For further information and a job description, please speak to the HR Team.

AET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post with AET is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Our aim is to build on our proven track records of maintaining exceptional standards and driving continuous school improvement. We are building a collaborative partnership of schools which will provide an exceptional educational experience, both within and outside the classroom, by promoting excellence and stretching challenge.

We strive to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our pluralistic society and the ethnic make-up of the student population in the UK.  People of colour are currently under-represented on our staff team/governing board. We are keen to attract applications from a diverse pool of candidates and determined to be a fully inclusive employer, and a great workplace for people of Black, Asian and ethnic minority heritage as well as White heritage.