School Finance Manager

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
Surrey, Guildford
Salary
Up to £50000 per annum
Posted
14 May 2021
Closes
21 May 2021
Ref
JN -052021-2575752
Contact
Richard Latham
Job role
Finance manager
Sector
Education and training
Contract type
Contract
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Qualified accountant

Finance Manager required for Surrey based School

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant

Client Details

Finance Manager required to undertake a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This Surrey based School is situated in over 200 acres of beautiful countryside. The School provides high-quality sports facilities for private members and the School.

Description

To prepare accurate and timely financial and management information, for the School entities in keeping with current financial standards and to support the Finance Bursar.

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
  • Handling queries arising from the Nominal ledger
  • Preparation of Latest Expected Results
  • Preparation of a 5-year plan
  • Improvements to Club financial controls procedures and systems
  • Assisting the Club Manager with the annual budgeting process
  • Assisting the Club Manager with capital expenditure forecasts
  • Preparing the annual accounts and audit schedules; performing the audit
  • Liaising with the auditors and HMRC
  • Preparation of advanced fee quotations
  • Accounting for the Trust
  • Support to the Finance Bursar as required
  • Accurate tracking and forecasting of Scholarships and Bursaries

Profile

  • An ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
  • Experience of working within a professional finance department
  • Skilled at preparing accounts to full Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
  • Highly proficient in use of Microsoft software, in particular Excel (eg. setting up and extensive use of macros, pivot tables, modelling etc) and Word
  • Sound understanding of current financial accounting practices
  • Sound track record in managing implementation of work projects
  • Working knowledge of SAGE
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Reliable, flexible and willing
  • Capable of clear and positive communication (telephone/written/face to face) with people at all levels
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and plan ahead
  • Able to work accurately under pressure to complete tasks
  • Team player
  • Possesses a positive and strong 'can do' attitude

Job Offer

5 weeks' holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays, pro rata.

Membership of the School sports centre

Inclusion in Personal Accident Insurance Cover

School lunches are usually available throughout the year on working days (except when School closes)

Death in Service Benefit

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Childcare Voucher Scheme

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