Finance Manager

Robertson Bell; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in East London is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the finance function and support the school community. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students while managing financial operations, ensuring timely account reconciliations, and providing guidance to budget holders. Join a collaborative team that values employee wellbeing, offering generous benefits such as competitive pension contributions, free lunches, and access to wellbeing facilities. If you are a driven accountant looking for a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Allowance

Competitive Pension Contribution

Free Lunches Onsite

Access to Wellbeing Facilities

Qualifications

• Strong accounting knowledge with experience in double-entry bookkeeping.
• Proficient in Excel, handling large datasets and advanced formulas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of finance function and ensure timely account reconciliations.
• Provide support to budget holders to improve financial comprehension across the school.

Skills

Accounting Knowledge

Double-entry Bookkeeping

Excel Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Staff Supervision

Education

Part-qualified (AAT Level 3/CCAB studier)

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Are you a driven Accountant looking for a role with competitive staff benefits and development opportunities? Want to join an established organisation that is at the heart of your local community? Are you eager to work in a fast paced and supportive environment? If yes, this could be the role for you!

Robertson Bell are excited to support this established educational institution whilst they search for a Finance Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. It is an exciting time to join this established, East-London based organisation who provide crucial services and support to the up-and-coming generation!

In this Finance Manager role, you will:

• Hold oversight of the day-to-day management of the finance function, ensuring accounts are reconciled and closed in a timely manner.
• Provide crucial support to the wider organisation by meeting with budget holders on a regular basis to improve financial comprehension across the school, offer advice and guidance, and improve accountability.
• Oversee staff expenses, payroll submissions and payment runs to ensure the system is accurate and there are no delays in payment.
• Ensure that VAT returns and submissions are made in time and submitted to the local authority as required.
• Imbed yourself into the culture of the school by doing pupil duties and overseeing breaks once a day.

This opportunity is offering un-paralleled employee benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, competitive pension contribution, free-lunches onsite and access to the wellbeing facilities. Do not miss out on the opportunity to join this fantastic and collaborative team and apply today!

The successful Finance Manager will:

• Be part-qualified (AAT Level 3/CCAB studier) or qualified by experience.
• Have strong accounting knowledge, including double-entry bookkeeping and suspense accounts.
• Bring staff supervision or management experience, with a willingness to develop leadership skills.
• Ideally have school experience, though commercial, public, or not-for-profit backgrounds are welcome.
• Be highly proficient in Excel, handling large data sets and advanced formulas confidently.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly and push back when needed.
• Be open to working in a school setting and obtaining an enhanced DBS check.

Applications may close early, to avoid disappointment, apply today!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required onsite five days a week.