Finance Manager

TBA; Windsor; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding independent prep school in Windsor is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead their Finance Team. The role involves managing overall financial operations, advising on budgets, and supporting the financial growth of the school. Ideal candidates will have an ACCA/CIMA qualification and significant accountancy experience. This position is permanent with a salary range of £55,000 to £70,000, and opportunities to start as early as January 2026.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years accountancy experience.
• Previous experience of working in a busy Finance Team.
• Previous experience of working in an independent school (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall financial management of the School.
• Work with Governors and Head on financial matters.
• Advise on financial policy, prepare budgets, and monitor income and expenditure.
• Line manage two Assistant Finance Managers.
• Involve in all aspects including invoice entry and bank reconciliation.

Skills

ACCA / CIMA qualification

Accountancy experience

Management experience

Attention to detail

Strong digital skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

School : Independent Prep School

Role : Finance Manager

Start Date : January 2026 or earlier

Location : Windsor

Contract Term : Permanent

Salary : £55,000 - £70,000

An outstanding independent prep school in Windsor is recruiting an enthusiastic, analytical and adaptable Finance Manager to join and lead their Finance Team. This is a full time and permanent position to start as soon as possible, but a 2026 start can be made possible for the right candidate.

Pupils are described as self-confident and generous in spirit at this lovely prep school. The school wants to ensure they transition to their next school as young adults ready to take on the world! To achieve this, pupils are given numerous opportunities to grow their self confidence and explore their interests.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall financial management of the School. The successful candidate will work with the Governors and the Head on all financial matters throughout the School, including but not limited to; advising on financial policy, preparing and reporting on annual budgets, monitoring income and expenditure, being responsible for the overall financial risk management of the School, payroll, submitting VAT returns.

The Finance Manager will line manage two Assistant Finance Managers, working together as a team on all Financial matters. Due to the small size of the team, the Finance Manager will need to be involved in all aspects of the role, including but not limited to; invoice entry, bank reconciliation and daily receipt posting.

The ideal candidate will have the following :

• ACCA / CIMA qualification
• 3-5 years accountancy experience
• Previous experience of working in a busy Finance Team
• Previous experience of working in an independent school (desirable)
• Management experience
• Ability to input data accurately with excellent attention to detail
• Strong digital skills, specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are essential for this role

If you are interested in being responsible for the finance team of a quaint and leading independent school, please send your CV to Miranda or contact her for more information including a job description.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check