Academy Finance & Operations Manager

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution based in the United Kingdom is seeking an Academy Business Manager to oversee financial and administrative operations. The successful candidate will require an accounting qualification and experience in a school environment, specifically managing payroll and HR processes. The role involves providing detailed financial planning and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position is office-based during term time plus 2 weeks.

Qualifications

• Essential: Accounting qualification OR business/finance management qualification.
• GCSE Maths & English (C or above/equivalent).
• Desirable: NVQ 4/equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of school financial and administrative operations.
• Manage bi-monthly payroll.
• Coordinate recruitment and manage HR records.

Skills

Excellent numeracy/literacy

Effective ICT and equipment use

Strong ICT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Accounting qualification or business/finance management qualification

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

Tools

Finance systems (e.g., Access Finance)

Job description

A leading educational institution based in the United Kingdom is seeking an Academy Business Manager to oversee financial and administrative operations. The successful candidate will require an accounting qualification and experience in a school environment, specifically managing payroll and HR processes. The role involves providing detailed financial planning and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position is office-based during term time plus 2 weeks.