Part-time Senior Finance Officer

Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Part Time Senior Finance Officer in Sunbury-on-Thames. This role involves maintaining company accounts, overseeing a team, and managing financial records within the Education sector. Candidates should have experience with SIMS FMS and Tucasi, alongside strong Excel skills. This part-time position offers fantastic benefits and operates for 22 hours across 44 weeks, located conveniently near public transport links.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Education sector benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Motivated and proactive attitude.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounting records are compliant with policies.
• Prepare and monitor budget figures monthly.
• Oversee the operation of the School accounting systems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

SIMS FMS

Tucasi

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Qualified Part Time Senior Finance Officer who has experience maintaining the Companies accounts ideally within the Education sector. They are also ideally looking for someone who has experience using SIMS FMS and Tucasi. The successful candidate will also have managerial responsibility for the full time Finance Officer and a Part Time Finance Assistant. The successful candidate will work 22 hours per week and 44 weeks of the year.Reference: HT12331

Responsibilities

• Compliance and ensuring that all accounting records and practices are compliant with statute, Governors policies, in-house procedures and the Finance Procedures Manual
• Preparation and monitoring of budget figures and prepare and monitor cashflow forecasts on a monthly basis and to provide the Business Manager with financial reports
• Financial management and oversee the successful operation of the School accounting systems (SIMS FMS version 6.182) and the School Fund accounting system (Tucasi version 2.4)
• You will also oversee the work of the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant
• Financial Administration and undertake month end returns, authorise invoices for payment and prepare and submit VAT claims
• The annual accounts are prepared to trial balance and then the Financial Statements, as part of the 'Annual report & Financial Statements’ are prepared and audited by External Auditors

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication and team working skills with an approachable, motivated and proactive attitude
• Experience using SIMS FMS and Tucasi
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including strong Excel skills essential
• Ability to work to deadlines, together with an organised and methodical approach to work
• A confident and professional manner, with the ability to build strong relationships
• Flexibility and an ability to prioritise essential
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits & Working Hours

Fantastic benefits plus this is an excellent opportunity for the right experienced person to work part-time within the Education sector. Hours are 22 hours over 44 weeks and is close to the main public transport links.

Recruitment & EEO

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days please assume that you have not been successful.