Job details
Job role
* Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Part time: 25 hours per week, all year round.It is anticipated this will be five hours per day over five days per week, however hours could potentially be flexibly distributed across a working week.A minimum of 2-3 days per week in the office at Cheltenham Bournside and remote working from home, as agreed.
Contract type
Permanent
Actual salary
£24,408.11
What skills and experience we're looking for
Weare looking for a AAT or CIMA qualified Finance Manager to oversee and manageall financial systems and operations for Gloucestershire Association ofSecondary School Leaders and GASSL Ltd, including the Teach Glos programme andGITEP SCITT.
* Good standard of general education
* GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C or above) or their equivalent
* Finance management training or qualifications
* AAT or CIMA qualified
* Minimum of 2-3 years' experience of financial procedures and processes, including forecasting, budgeting and monitoring.
* Internal and external audits
* Working knowledge of an accountancy IT system
* Project costing and budgeting
* Use of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word and Excel
* Strong accounting skills up to P and L and TB
* Strong organisational skills
* Good numeracy skills and an eye for accuracy
* Good standard of written and oral communication
* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
* A professional approach to work
* Thorough understanding of financial compliance and governance requirements
* Accurate and methodical in approach to work
* Proactive approach to challenges
* Adaptable, flexible and approachable
* A team player with a capacity for hard work and a willingness to go the extra mile
* Self-motivator who takes pride in their work
What the school offers its staff
What is it like working with GITEP?
GITEP is a school centred initial teacher training provider (SCITT). GITEP is a very successful programme, judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023 and rated among the top secondary teacher training providers in the country. GITEP SCITT recruits and trains around 80 new teachers each year with the intention they will go on and work in one of our 30+ partner schools in Gloucestershire. GITEP SCITT works in partnership with the University of Bristol, which accredits the Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
The Balcarras Trust is responsible for GITEP, but GITEP is run by the Gloucestershire Association of Secondary School Leaders and GASSL Limited. All GASSL Ltd staff work for schools. All members of the GITEP staff who are not currently serving teachers are employed by The Balcarras Trust, ensuring consistency of terms and conditions and access to the local government pension scheme.
GITEP SCITT is based at Cheltenham Bournside School. We have our own space within, but separate to, the main school. The space includes an area for meetings and training, and two small offices. There are currently six people based here but it is rare that everyone is there at the same time due to part-time and flexible working arrangements, and the fact that the course leaders spend a lot of time out and about in schools.
GITEP staff enjoy working as part of a team and value building relationships with all our partners, stakeholders, and trainees. It is vital to us to be seen as efficient and professional but also friendly and approachable. We also value flexibility and a willingness to pitch in and help with any tasks which need doing, especially when other members of the team are particularly busy.
Further details about the role
MAIN DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.FinancialManagement & Reporting
* Leadthe annual budgeting process in collaboration with programme leads and seniorstaff.
* Monitorincome and expenditure, provide variance analysis, and deliver clear financialreports
to management and trustees.
* FinancialReporting: Prepare comprehensive financial reports for trustees and managementcommittees, including
monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and variance reports. Ensurereports are accurate, timely,
andclearly presented to non-financial stakeholders.
* Overseesales invoicing and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Manageall period- and year-end procedures, including statutory returns to the DfE,Companies House
and Charity Commission.
* Maintainand operate the SAGE accounting system, ensuring data accuracy and providinguser support.
2.Financial Operations
* Oversee bank reconciliation andday-to-day cash flow management.
* Process payments for suppliers,trainees, and bursaries in a timely and accurate manner.
* Manage fee collection and standingorders, ensuring prompt resolution of payment issues.
* Act as the key contact for traineefinance matters and liaise with bodies such as the Student Loans Company andDfE to process trainee data accurately.
* Respond to supplier and finance-relatedqueries efficiently and professionally.
3.Programme Support & Liaison
* Work closely with programme teamsto support financial planning and monitoring for training programmes (e.g.,ITT, QTS AO, SKE, SBM).
* Provide financial advice to programmeleads and support their budget management.
* Governance Participation: Attend andcontribute to meetings of the GASSL Ltd trustees and GITEP SCITT.
* ManagementCommittee, presenting financial updates, responding to queries, and supportingstrategic financial
planning.
4.Compliance, Policy & Contracts
* Ensure financial activities meet legal,regulatory, and internal policy requirements including accounting standards,charity law, and company law.
* Develop and review finance policies andprocedures, keeping them aligned with best practice.
* Manage contracts and relationships withfinancial service providers and key suppliers, monitoring performance andnegotiating terms when required.
* Identify and mitigate financial risksthrough robust internal controls and regular review processes.
5.Leadership & Team Management
* Line manage the Finance Officer andfinance admin staff, providing clear guidance, feedback, and developmentopportunities.
* Promote an organised, professional, andcollaborative working environment.
* Ensure Health & Safety and GDPRcompliance within the finance team.
GeneralResponsibilities
* Flexibility: Adapt working hours andpriorities as necessary to meet business demands, including occasional extendedhours or workload reprioritisation.
* Professional Development: Participateactively in personal and professional development activities, including line
* management meetings, team meetings,training sessions, and annual appraisals.
* Data Protection: Maintain strictconfidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR in handling financial andpersonal data.
* Policy Compliance: Adhere to allorganisationalpolicies and procedures, including Health and Safety,Equality, and Diversity
*The postholder's duties may vary from time to time according to the needs ofthe business and stakeholders. Such variations do notnecessarilyjustify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Balcarras School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will involve regulated activity with children. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please also read the Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy within "How to apply" which includes our policy on recruiting ex-offenders. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of two satisfactory references.
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