School Finance Manager (Interim)

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support a secondary school during a transitional period. This role involves high-level financial support, including budgeting, managing accounting systems, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in school finance and an appropriate accounting qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic educational environment, ensuring the financial health of the institution while working closely with the Director of Operations. If you're ready to step in and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experienced Finance Manager with a strong background in school finance.
• Possesses an appropriate accounting qualification and recent DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level financial support and report to the Director of Operations.
• Manage budgeting, accounting systems, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Compliance Monitoring

Accounting Systems Management

Education

ACCA

Job description

Description: Working for a secondary school in the Borough of Camden. An interim opportunity has arisen to support the school during the changeover of Finance Managers.

About the role

• The current post-holder will finish in mid-May, so we need someone ready to start ASAP for a thorough handover.
• You will provide high-level financial support to the school and report to the Director of Operations.
• You will be responsible for budgeting, managing school monthly and quarterly accounting systems, including VAT returns.
• Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting, advising on funding and income generation, and ensuring monitoring and compliance.

About you

• An experienced school Finance Manager.
• An appropriate accounting qualification, e.g., ACCA.
• A recent Enhanced DBS check.
• Available to start immediately with no notice period.