This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our client, an independent school with a small and dedicated finance team. This key position is responsible for managing and developing the school’s financial systems and processes, and for supporting and deputising for the Director of Finance on all financial matters. The successful candidate will hold a professional qualification in finance or accounting and play a central role in preparing budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
£55k per annum plus excellent benefits
Full-time – 9am to 5pm (office-based)
52 weeks per year
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day overall responsibility for the finance department, ensuring adequate processes and controls are in place.
- Preparing and reporting budgets and forecasts.
- Management of company accounts including payroll and pension administration.
- Credit control including liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- End of year auditing.
- Producing termly reports for the Governors.
Key Skills:
- Hold a professional qualification in finance or accounting.
- Knowledge of Sage.
- Be financially, technically and IT literate.
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills with the ability to present these in a concise format.
- Have proven experience in effective financial management, budgeting and reporting.
- Be a committed team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate sound judgement and a fair, calm approach.
- Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise effectively.
- Smart and professional appearance at all times.
Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.
As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
