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Our client, an esteemed independent school in west Kent, is seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to oversee the school's financial operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring sound financial management, regulatory compliance, and efficient budgetary planning to support the school's long-term sustainability and growth.
Reporting to the Bursar and leading a small team of two, the Finance Manager is responsible for:
* Leading on the day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
* Supporting the Bursar in preparing and presenting monthly and annual financial statements to the Headteacher, Governors, and Finance Committee.
* Managing payroll, pensions, and HMRC submissions in collaboration with the HR team.
* Understanding VAT calculations, recovery and exemptions.
* Overseeing the preparation for annual audits and liaising with external auditors.
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards, charity commission regulations, and school policies.
* Advising on financial strategy, investment planning, and risk management.
* Working closely with senior leadership to align financial planning with the school's development objectives.
* Supervising and supporting the finance team to maintain a high standard of accuracy and efficiency.
* Maintaining strong relationships with banks, insurers, and other external stakeholders.
The successful Finance Manager will be:
* A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
* Bring proven experience in a finance leadership role, preferably within the education or non-profit sectors.
* Strong understanding of charity accounting and SORP.
* Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel and financial software proficiency.
* Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Experience in an independent or fee-paying school environment.
* Knowledge of school finance systems such as iFinance and ISAMS.
You will be joining a collaborative team in a school which is entering the next stage of its ambitious commercial plans.
This is an all-year-round, on-site, full-time role.
Benefits include: free lunch during term time, free parking, competitive pension, 25 days leave.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Finance and Sales
Industries
* Technology, Information and Internet
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
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