1. Interim Financial Controller required for Surrey based Independent Day School
2. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
About Our Client
Interim Financial Controller required for a Surrey based Independent Day School.
Job Description
Management Reporting & Accounting
3. Management Accounts: Prepare comprehensive monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPI reporting for the Bursar and Governors.
4. Fixed Assets: Maintain and update the school's fixed asset register, calculating monthly depreciation.
5. Month-End Close: Manage the month-end process, ensuring timely reconciliations of all balance sheet control accounts.
6. Statutory Reporting: Lead the preparation of year-end accounts and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
Transactional Finance & Team Support
7. Sales & Purchase Ledger Oversight: Support the experienced Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger staff with daily operations, training, and troubleshooting.
8. Payment Runs: Prepare and review BACS payment runs in collaboration with the Purchase Ledger Assistant, ensuring invoices are properly coded and approved.
· Staff & Stakeholder Queries: Deal with escalated queries from school staff, suppliers, and parents, ensuring timely and professional resolutions.· Process Improvement: Continuously review finance processes to improve efficiency within the department.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Financial Controller should have:Professional Qualification: Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent extensive practical experience.Sector Experience: Previous experience working within the education sector (ideally an independent school) is highly advantageous.Systems Literacy: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage 200, Xero, iSAMS)
What's on Offer
9. Competitive daily rate of £300 to GBP £350 per day.
10. Opportunity to work in a well-established not-for-profit organisation.
11. Collaborative and professional work environment in Cobham.
12. Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience.
If you are a skilled Financial Controller looking for an exciting opportunity in the not-for-profit sector, apply today to take the next step in your career.