Finance Manager

Reed; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education establishment near Bournemouth is seeking a Finance Manager/Officer for a temporary full-time role. The ideal candidate will manage daily financial operations, including transaction management, financial record-keeping, and payroll. The position offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum with an immediate start. Candidates must possess strong financial expertise and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment

Chance to contribute significantly to the financial health of the institution

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with staff, parents, and suppliers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with accounting software and school-specific systems.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments, including BACS and petty cash.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using school software.
• Assist in the preparation of financial plans, reports, and statutory returns.
• Administer and process payroll and pension schemes.
• Collect and bank all money received, including contributions for trips and meals.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting.

Skills

Financial Expertise

Communication

Organization

Software Proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

SIMS

FMS

Job description

Urgent Immediate Start TEMPposition available for an Education Establishment near to Bournemouth

Essential Schools Experience

Finance Manager/Officer

• Annual Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Location: To be specified
• Immediate start
• Job Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract - 8am - 4pm

The ideal candidate will be ready to step in quickly and handle daily financial operations, ensuring smooth and compliant financial processes during this critical period.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Transaction Management:Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments, including BACS and petty cash.
• Financial Record-Keeping:Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using school software; assist with maintaining accounting records.
• Reporting:Assist in the preparation of financial plans, reports, and statutory returns; provide timely and accurate financial information to management.
• Payroll and Pensions:Administer and process payroll and pension schemes, including making payroll adjustments and verifying reports.
• Income and Payments:Collect and bank all money received, including parental contributions for trips and meals.
• Auditing and Compliance:Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Budget Assistance:Assist with budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Financial Expertise:Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with staff, parents, and suppliers.
• Organization:Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Software Proficiency:Experience with accounting software and school-specific systems (like SIMS or FMS).
• Teamwork:Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment.
• Chance to contribute significantly to the financial health of the institution during a critical period.