The Oak-Tree Group of Schools
Essex
£65,000 per year
Salary:
Full time 5 days/week
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
02 January 2026
Apply by:
1 October 2025
Job overview
Group Bursar – The Oak-Tree Group of Schools
We are looking to recruit a Group Bursar to work in our Head Office in Loughton, Essex, with the team behind the running of the Oak-Tree Group.
The Group Bursar will be part of the Oak-Tree Group Leadership Team part-responsible for the day-to-day, non-academic operation of the Group and responsible for the conduct of the Group's financial affairs. They will lead a non-teaching team including accounts, personnel, office administration, IT, cleaning and catering.
The successful applicant will have:
* Strong communication skills
* A thorough knowledge of accounting practices
* Experience of personnel management and/or managing people
* Extensive knowledge of local laws, taxes, licenses, finance and accounting practices and procedures.
* Several years' experience in a finance environment working with management accounts and accounting practices.
* Experience working within a fast paced and innovative environment.
* Knowledge of accounting systems such as Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll.
* Advanced MS Excel skills.
* Experience working with payroll systems.
* Exceptional financial and analytical skills
* Excellent level of attention to detail.
* Understanding of data privacy requirements.
* Clear demonstration of honesty, integrity, reliability and confidentiality.
* The ability to prioritise own workload and multitask.
* The flexibility to work additional hours at peak times and not to 'clock watch'.
Benefits:
* Hours of work 8am to 4.45pm
* Developmental training available
* Private pension
* Competitive salary of £65,000pa
* Complimentary school lunches during term times and refreshments
* On-site parking at Head Office
* 5 weeks' holiday entitlement
* Sick pay scheme
This is a full time position to start in January 2026.
A draft Job Description is available to download on our website.
To apply for this position please download and complete the Application Form from our website, applications should be sent to Mr M Hagger by 1 October 2025.
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About The Oak-Tree Group of Schools
The Oak-Tree Group of Schools
6 Albion Hill, Loughton
Essex
IG10 4RA
United Kingdom
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