Financial Controller

Gardener Schools Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a group of Independent Schools in West and North West London. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of finance, requiring strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff. Ideal candidates will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with experience in the education sector being a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accountancy required.
• Experience in the education sector is desirable.
• Strong technical financial skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of finance including purchase invoice entry and bank reconciliations.
• Speak to parents regarding fee collection and teachers about budgets.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Management accounting

Financial accounting

IT skills in Management Information Systems

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Sage 200

iSAMS

Advanced Excel

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Gardener Schools Group

Responsible for Marketing and Communications for a Group of Independent Schools in West London

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a group of Independent Schools based in West and North West London. We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute candidate to be a Finance Controller with finance-related duties for a division of the schools within the Group.

Ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, you will possess strong technical financial and management accounting skills, be a self-starter and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be pro-active and have proven experience in management accountancy and desirably (but not essential) working for an independent school.

While the successful candidate will be supported by a finance assistant predominately managing the purchase ledger, you should be able to, and be prepared to, undertake all areas of Finance including purchase invoice entry, bank reconciliations, sales invoice generation, VAT and importantly be prepared to speak to Parents for collection of fees and teachers in respect of their budgets.

The Finance Controller will be expected to work on all aspects of Finance with minimum direction and supervision, using their skill, experience and judgment on matters, while referring to the Director of Operations when relevant. They should be comfortable in speaking and writing to parents, teachers and regulatory bodies.

Experience in the education sector, particularly the Independent Sector, will help the successful candidate with the structure and financial reporting requirements of the Schools. Strong IT skills in Management Information Systems and Accounting software are essential and experience and knowledge of Sage 200 experience, iSAMS, and advanced Excel skills are desirable but not essential.

How to apply

Please send your CV and complete the application form from our website https://gardenerschools.com/about-us/job-vacancies/ and email to: [e-mail].

The deadline for applications is Friday, 6th June 2025. However, early applications are encouraged, as we may begin interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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