Senior School Bursar: Finance & Estates Lead | Free Parking

Farney Close School Ltd.; Bolney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Free lunch during term time

On-site gym access

Job summary

Farney Close School Ltd. seeks a School Bursar to lead the Trust’s finance, IT and facilities functions. You will advise the Principal and Trustees, safeguard the school’s long‑term financial position and ensure resources are used effectively.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit and compliance, along with payroll, pensions, systems, risk, procurement, IT and estate management. Lead and develop operational colleagues in an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or equivalent senior‑level expertise.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, cash flow, management and statutory accounts, audit and financial controls.
• Oversight of payroll and pension administration.
• Ability to explain complex financial matters clearly to senior leaders and trustees.
• Confidence using finance and reporting systems to identify risks and support decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgets, forecasting, financial reporting and audit/compliance.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, systems, risk, procurement and IT.
• Provide strategic financial advice to Principal and Board of Trustees.
• Develop operational colleagues and promote an inclusive, accountable culture.

Skills

Accountancy qualification

Budgeting

Forecasting

Payroll oversight

Pensions administration

Financial reporting

Audit & controls

Leadership experience

Stakeholder communication

Safeguarding & inclusion

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualification

Tools

Access Education

Finance systems

Job description

Farney Close School Ltd. seeks a School Bursar to lead the Trust’s finance, IT and facilities functions. You will advise the Principal and Trustees, safeguard the school’s long‑term financial position and ensure resources are used effectively.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit and compliance, along with payroll, pensions, systems, risk, procurement, IT and estate management. Lead and develop operational colleagues in an inclusive culture.