Finance Manager

• To assist the DFO with the financial leadership of the School and to deputise for him as required.
• To produce termly and annual accounts, manage the School's financial processes and advise on all financial matters
• To manage the Accounts Department and to oversee the financial aspects of the Uniform Shop.

Client Details

Our client is a well established private school in Wiltshire looking to recruit a well rounded accountant to join their great team.

Description

• Advise the DFO and senior management team on all financial matters
• Maintain the school's accounting records, fees ledger, creditors ledger, and nominal ledger in the accounting system as well as salaries and payroll accurately and up to date in accordance with agreed timetables and procedures
• Prepare monthly trial balances and financial reports, as well as termly management accounts with appropriate commentary
• Conduct and agree monthly bank and control account reconciliations and accounting for petty cash
• Oversee the allocation of fee structures and discounts to pupils, the management of disbursements and the production of bills for parents
• Monitor debtors and instigate all routine correspondence with fee debtors in accordance with the appropriate policy
• Supervise the preparation of creditor payments
• Arrange for the production and issuance of all non-fee invoices for example for lettings and monitor payment against these
• In consultation with the DFO control the treasury management function in order to ensure the most efficient and secure deployment of the school's cash and minimise related banking and interest charges
• Oversee the operation of the school's advanced fees scheme
• Assist other departments of the school in accounting, budgeting and purchasing
• Ensure that the school's relationships with third parties such as HMRC, Companies House, the Charity Commission etc. is responsive and professional
• Prepare the school accounts for audit. Including statements of Financial Activity (SOFA) and Balance Sheets in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
• In consultation with the DFO prepare forecasts for the future financial performance of the school including cash flow projections usually over a period of 5 years
• Provide analyses of costs and other statistical records as required
• Prepare financial appraisals / analyses of particular projects
• Advise on taxation matters generally including Gift Aid and where appropriate ensure compliance with regulations for VAT
• Advise on the financial implications of the charitable status of the school
• Deal with the school's income tax and rating assessments
• Be responsible, in liaison with the Estate Bursar, for an accurate and current Fixed Assets Register
• In consultation with the DFO prepare annual budgets and termly forecasts, monitoring performance and reporting budget progress to budget holders
• Prepare rolling forecasts on the basis of actual performance
• Maintain statistical info and prepare ad hoc reports as required

Profile

- A well rounded Accountant

- Either ACCA, ACA, CIMA Qualified or Qualified by Experience

- Good communication skills

Job Offer

- strong benefits package including discounted fees on children admission's

- flexible working

- great culture