Head of Finance and HR [Bursar]

Gosfield School; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school is looking for a dedicated Bursar to join its leadership team. This role involves managing the school's finances, including budget management, financial compliance, and liaising with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management accounting and experience with accounting software. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a thriving educational environment while working closely with a committed team. If you are passionate about finance and education, this role offers the chance to contribute to the school's mission and help shape its future.

Qualifications

• Experienced management accountant with strong work ethic.
• Proficient in budget management and financial compliance.
• Experience leading a finance team in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget forecasting and financial accounting.
• Oversee payroll, fee billing, and stock control.

Skills

Management Accounting

Budget Management

Financial Compliance

Treasury Management

Sage Accounting Software

Education

Formal Accountancy Qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

Remuneration: Highly competitive based on experience

Gosfield School, a thriving Independent School near Halstead in Essex, is seeking to appoint a Bursar to join the school’s leadership team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced management accountant with an exceptional work ethic and the flexibility required to work within a small non-teaching team and lead the finance team. The successful applicant will sit on the school’s Finance, Grounds and Premises and Safety and Compliance Committees and will be a member of and work closely with the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

Experience with Sage or similar accounting systems and a formal accountancy qualification are essential.

Finance Responsibilities:

1. Budget Management and Forecasting
2. Financial Accounting
3. Production of Management Accounts
4. Treasury Management
5. Financial Compliance
6. Procurement and Expenditure
7. Oversee Payroll and Fee Billing
8. Oversee stock control
9. Overseeing the school uniform shop

Bursarial Duties will also be undertaken or overseen by the successful applicant. These include liaison with external HR advisors, working closely with the schools admissions team, employment contract lead and IT and Estates teams. Close liaison with the schools SLT when parental issues arise is also an expectation.

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

For details and an application form, contact Mrs Sara Bowles, EA to Principal.

Deadline for applications: Noon, Friday 28 March 2025

Interviews: w/c 31 March 2025

Start Date: June 1st or by negotiation

*Please Note to avoid disappointment applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the deadline as we reserve the right to consider applications as they are received and to appoint prior to the deadline.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Education