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This is a great opportunity for an individual who has a strong background in Finance who will oversee financial arrangements and control and will assist the Executive Headteacher in budget reviews, projections, setting and monitoring across a three-school Federation.
There is a requirement to work across three school sites at times during the week (TN15 6JP, TN13 2UR, BR8 7PJ).
We are looking for someone to work 4 days a week. Days are flexible, working hours are also flexible and will be agreed alongside the successful candidate.
The primary responsibilities and requirements for this role are:
· Updating the Executive Headteacher and Federation Operations Officer on general financial policy and planning
· Co-ordination of annual budget of income and expenditure for the Federation
· Monitoring the annual budget and presenting management reports to the Executi ve Headteacher attending relevant meetings as requested and working in collaboration with the Central Team
· Preparation, of long-term assessments of the future financial performance of the Federation
· Preparation of financial appraisals for projects, as required and working in collaboration with the Central Team
· Preparation and co-ordination of income generating activities, including Grant applications
· Advising on the best utilisation of school funds and investing them accordingly
· Responsibility for the accurate completion and validity of payroll returns for the payment of all salaries and wages including PAYE, NIC and Superannuation.
· Keeping the academy account and preparing income and expenditure reports in accordance with financial regulations and preparation of accounts for submission to the Local Authoirty
· Overseeing Premises: ensuring certificates are up to date and compliant
The successful candidate should be:
· Experience in financial management and budgeting
· Experience of line management
· Working knowledge of Capita SIMS/ BPS (desirable)
· Working knowledge of appropriate school financial policies and procedures
· Someone with a can do and flexible attitude
· Professional and reliable
· Willing to work collaborative with others and work autonomously
· Ability to complete complex returns, write complex letters and reports
· Understanding and compliant of the procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
Compass Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert should an appropriate candidate apply for the role.