Finance Manager

Finance Manager for West Berkshire School

Your new company
My client is a school based in West Berkshire, who are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. This role will be reporting to the Headmaster, has onsite parking and will be responsible for managing 1 other member of staff.

Your new role

• Assisting the Senior Leadership Team in the formulation and management of the school's budgets & forecasts; liaising with school and head office personnel involved in the budget process.

• Leading and managing the Financial Administrative Assistant and any other staff allocated to the finance team.

• Ensure the accurate processing of information in line with financial regulations and as agreed by head office.

• Managing the sales ledger, including debtor management.

• Set up and approve new suppliers to the school and manage staff expenses.

• To be the named person to withdraw cash for use within the school from the school bank account and petty cash management. Perform regular bank account reconciliation

• Preparation of information for year-end audit, liaising with auditors and senior stakeholders within that process

• Management of school cash flow, including reporting on current / forecast positions and giving advice to stakeholders as appropriate.

• Establishing and maintaining a purchase order system, be responsible for first stage authorisation

• Produce management accounts reporting packs for the school and for any other schools within the group as required.

• Prepare balance sheet control accounts and review for integrity on a monthly basis

• Set up payment runs and enter manual payments to the bank

• Processing month end journals such as differed income, fixed assets, accruals and prepayments

• Supporting the School Business Manager in developing additional revenue streams including letting of school facilities to external bodies e.g. weddings, training and corporate functions.

• In liaison with the Senior Leadership Team, recommend the fee structure and other charges.

• Management of payroll; maintain up to date records of all changes to personnel pay details; provide timely monthly information to the payroll provider and other relevant bodies.

• Ensure all licenses, insurance and registrations are in place and maintained in accordance with their terms (Data Controller).

• Produce regular information for a variety of purposes including DCFS and ISI.

• Negotiate favourable prices and contracts advising on best value.

• Oversee banking and administration of all matters associated with the school's funds in conjunction with Head Office

• Financial management of the school's transport provision including insurances

• Training and performance review of staff in the finance department.

• Any reasonable request from the Senior Leadership Team

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working in a school desirable but not essential
• Strong communication skills
• Experience preparing full month end management accounts

What you'll get in return

• Lunch provided each day
• Flexible benefits

What you need to do now
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