1. School Head of Finance permanent vacancy
2. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
About Our Client
This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is a well-established medium-sized entity. It is committed to delivering its mission through effective financial management and a focus on operational excellence.
Job Description
Monthly production and distribution of management accounts to include a variance analysis following a 5-day month end closeMonthly production of balance sheet control account reconciliations. Prompt investigation of any reconciling itemsTo review coding in the nominal ledger and perform journal entries as required, keeping a monthly journal file for reviewProduction of monthly department budget reports, distribution to budget holders and communication to the Bursar of any overspendsAssistance with the creation of the annual budget and reforecasts, including cash flow analysisTo implement the new accounting system, in collaboration with the Group Financial Controller, ensuring smooth and accurate transfer of data. Ensure Group reports are accurate and provided on a timely basis.Guide the department away from paper-based records towards electronic record keepingAssist with the preparation of the Statutory Accounts Lead schedules and annual external audit process, preparing information for the auditors and uploading onto their Inflo portal.Manage the quarterly VAT returns and processing of the VAT annual adjustment. Liaise with HMRC and external professional advisers to ensure accurate VAT processing and reporting. Maintain the register of assets for CGS calculationsUpdate and produce termly pupil fee invoices ensuring all charges are correctly posted to the parent accounts. Reconcile the termly fee bill run to the nominal ledger postingAdminister parent accounts information to ensure billing information is correctManage credit control to ensure all parent accounts are paid promptly, produce follow up letters and promptly report outstanding balances to the Bursar on a monthly basisSet up and manage monthly direct debit paymentsSupervisory Responsibility for 3 Finance assistants, including their annual appraisal and developmentTo oversee the management of the fixed asset register, ensure depreciation is charged monthly to the nominal ledger and any additions or disposals are correctly accounted for. To ensure new assets are correctly tagged and warranties held where appropriateTo oversee the purchase ledger function, ensuring internal controls are adhered to and supplier payment runs are effected twice per month.
3. Oversee the purchasing of consumables for payments via the company credit card. Monthly reconciliation of credit card account to authorised receipts
The Successful Applicant
Recently qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalentGood working knowledge of MS packages Excel, Outlook, WordExperience of working with an integrated nominal ledger and sales ledger systemExcellent communication skillsDiligent approach to tasksA warm and professional mannerAttention to detailLoyalty, tact, enthusiasm and flexibility
What's on Offer
4. Competitive salary
5. Generous holiday allowance.
6. Opportunity to work within the not-for-profit sector in Mid Sussex
7. Be part of a team committed to making a positive impact.
8. Free lunches and use of gym and swimming pool
9. Permanent contract providing job security and stability.
If you are an experienced professional looking to take the next step in your accounting and finance career, we encourage you to apply for the role of Head of Finance today.