School Finance Manager

Educ8 are working with a 'GOOD' secondary school based in West London who are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to cover Maternity leave starting in September.
Please see requirements in brief below.
Manage financial, personnel, pupil-related work and other administrative work to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective service to the school.
Management of administrative/clerical staff. Working closely with the Business Director to provide support and information as necessary to enable Trust reporting, liaison with auditors and meeting statutory requirements.
Finance
* Maintain manual and computerised financial records
* Be responsible for financial administration such as placing orders, invoicing, preparing cheques, issuing receipts etc
* Assist the Head teacher in the preparation and monitoring of the budget, and advise on any important budgetary considerations
* Produce and evaluate financial reports as required
* Attend relevant management/Governor committee meetings to offer advice as required
* Deal with budget queries, advising on solutions where appropriate
* Undertake monthly reconciliation of finances
* Complete and submit financial returns
* Provide assistance to the Business Director and external auditors with the preparation of end of year accounts
* Be responsible for the security of unused cheques and other controlled stationery
* Helping to ensure the school is following 'Best Value' procedures
* To supervise the preparation of school monies and make appropriate arrangements for banking
* Be responsible for issuing of invoices and collection of monies due to the school
* Ensure preparation of orders, check full receipt, ensure payment of goods and services
* Undertake administrative tasks relating to licences held by the school
* Be responsible for filing, security and retrieval of financial data, including weekly and termly backup of computerised records
* Ensure all financial administration is carried out in accordance with appropriate EFA and school financial regulations and policies
* Be responsible for maintaining the school inventory
* Continually evaluate all finance systems to ensure they are effective and efficient
* Administer monthly payroll
Please apply now as interviews are taking place this week and next.
Educ8 and our partners are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and expect all applicants to share the same commitment