Deputy Bursar (Finance)

Catholic Independent Schools; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Benedict's School in London is seeking a Deputy Bursar (Finance) to lead the school's finance function, report to the Bursar, and support broader school business matters.

This senior leadership role requires strong financial governance and strategic insight to manage budgets, reporting, and financial controls across the School. The position is full-time, permanent, with a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with substantial senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience leading a finance team and managing financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School's finance function and support the Bursar.
• Oversee core financial operations, reporting, compliance and systems development.
• Shape financial strategy and inform operational decision-making across the School.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Required for December 2026

Full-time and permanent

We are seeking an accomplished Deputy Bursar (Finance) to join St Benedict's School in this senior leadership role. Reporting to the Bursar, the successful candidate will lead the School's finance function and support the Bursar across wider school business matters. You will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, supporting business planning and informing operational decision-making across the School and the wider St Benedict's Group, including St Bernard's Preparatory School.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with substantial senior finance leadership experience to make a significant contribution to the financial and operational life of the School. The role includes leadership of the finance team and oversight of the School's core financial operations, reporting, compliance and systems development.

We are looking for a collaborative and confident leader with strong strategic judgement, commercial awareness, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build effective relationships across the School community and with external advisers.

We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th November

Interviews will take place from w/c 9th November

Early applications are encouraged. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.