Your newpany
A large specialist school supporting children and young people with a wide range ofplex needs. The school provides a highly inclusive environment and works closely with families and professionals to deliver personalised learning and care.
Your new role As Interim Finance Manager, you will provide essential support during a period of increased workload. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong control of the general ledger and balance sheet, ensuring monthly financial outputs are accurate,pliant and audit‑ready. You will also provide oversight of payroll checking and support the month‑end cycle across all settings. This role requires someone reliable, organised and confident working independently on‑site. Responsibilities include:
1. Managing the general ledger andpleting balance sheet reconciliations
2. Ensuring monthly financial outputs are accurate and stand up to scrutiny
3. Oversight of payroll checking (not running payroll)
4. Supporting monthly management accounts
5. Ensuring finance processes are followed consistently across all settings
6. Providing operational cover during key periods
What you'll need to succeed
7. Strong GL and balance sheet experience
8. Hands‑on approach with the ability to “do the doing”
9. Ability to validate, check and challenge financial information
10. Experience producing or reviewing monthly accounts
11. Education sector finance experience (desirable)
12. Understanding of education payroll processes
13. Experience with Access Dimensions (desirable)
14. Multi‑site or multi‑entity finance experience