Head of Finance

Page Personnel; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Haywards Heath is seeking a Head of Finance. This permanent role involves producing management accounts, supervising a finance team, and managing budgets and financial controls. The ideal candidate will be recently qualified in CIMA or ACCA, possess strong communication skills, and be adept with MS Office tools. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and the chance to work in a mission-driven environment focused on positive impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Free lunches

Gym and swimming pool access

Job security and stability

Qualifications

• Recently qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Experience with integrated nominal and sales ledger systems.

Responsibilities

• Monthly production of management accounts and variance analysis.
• Assist with annual budget creation and reforecasts.
• Supervise 3 Finance assistants and manage their development.
• Oversee purchase ledger function and ensure internal controls.

Skills

CIMA, ACCA or equivalent

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professional manner

Job description

Overview

School Head of Finance permanent vacancy

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is a well-established medium-sized entity. It is committed to delivering its mission through effective financial management and a focus on operational excellence.

Job Description

Monthly production and distribution of management accounts to include a variance analysis following a 5-day month end close. Monthly production of balance sheet control account reconciliations. Prompt investigation of any reconciliating items. To review coding in the nominal ledger and perform journal entries as required, keeping a monthly journal file for review. Production of monthly department budget reports, distribution to budget holders and communication to the Bursar of any overspends. Assistance with the creation of the annual budget and reforecasts, including cash flow analysis. To implement the new accounting system, in collaboration with the Group Financial Controller, ensuring smooth and accurate transfer of data. Ensure Group reports are accurate and provided on a timely basis. Guide the department away from paper-based records towards electronic record keeping. Assist with the preparation of the Statutory Accounts Lead schedules and annual external audit process, preparing information for the auditors and uploading onto their Inflo portal. Manage the quarterly VAT returns and processing of the VAT annual adjustment. Liaise with HMRC and external professional advisers to ensure accurate VAT processing and reporting. Maintain the register of assets for CGS calculations. Update and produce termly pupil fee invoices ensuring all charges are correctly posted to the parent accounts. Reconcile the termly fee bill run to the nominal ledger posting. Administer parent accounts information to ensure billing information is correct. Manage credit control to ensure all parent accounts are paid promptly, produce follow up letters and promptly report outstanding balances to the Bursar on a monthly basis. Set up and manage monthly direct debit payments. Supervisory Responsibility for 3 Finance assistants, including their annual appraisal and development. To oversee the management of the fixed asset register, ensure depreciation is charged monthly to the nominal ledger and any additions or disposals are correctly accounted for. To ensure new assets are correctly tagged and warranties held where appropriate. To oversee the purchase ledger function, ensuring internal controls are adhered to and supplier payment runs are effected twice per month. To oversee the purchasing of consumables for payments via the company credit card. Monthly reconciliation of credit card account to authorised receipts.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of MS packages Excel, Outlook, Word
• Experience of working with an integrated nominal ledger and sales ledger system
• Excellent communication skills
• Diligent approach to tasks
• A warm and professional manner
• Attention to detail
• Loyalty, tact, enthusiasm and flexibility

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunity to work within the not-for-profit sector in Mid Sussex
• Be part of a team committed to making a positive impact.
• Free lunches and use of gym and swimming pool
• Permanent contract providing job security and stability.

If you are an experienced professional looking to take the next step in your accounting and finance career, we encourage you to apply for the role of Head of Finance today.