This role will play a key part in supporting the Interim Finance Manager in maintaining the school's financial health through accurate data analysis, preparation of annual accounts, budgets, payroll administration, billing and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to ensure financial compliance, provide valuable insights to stakeholders through analytical reporting and support change initiatives. This role provides an excellent opportunity for growth within a collaborative finance team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to various areas of financial management, including compliance, payroll, and audit preparation, with opportunities to develop their expertise in school finance.
Summary of Major Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Data Analysis
* Assist the finance manager in preparing annual accounts, budgets, monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns
* Analyze and interpret financial data for budget holders and other team members
* Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data by regularly reviewing inputs from the Purchase Ledger Controller and the bookstore
* Produce analytical reports on financial data to provide insight and comparative benchmarks to the relevant stakeholders
Payroll Administration:
* Support the Payroll Controller with compiling monthly payroll and maintaining accurate records
* Produce analytical reports on payroll data
Fees and Billing:
* Support Fees Controller with invoicing, including data verification, parent/staff communications and aged debtor ledger oversight
* Liaise with other departments to ensure the accurate billing for extra-curricular activities and services
Other accounts office duties:
* Provide support to colleagues within the finance office during periods of absence or peak workload, ensuring continuity of service
* Other tasks as necessary to support the smooth operation of the finance department.
* Reconcile internal financial data with external systems (e.g.payment gateways, expense management software)
* Oversee payment systems including credit merchants, expense platforms and procurement platforms
* Liaise with external auditors and prepare the necessary reports and reconciliations to meet audit requirements
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
* Demonstrable experience working in a finance/business environment
* Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards
* Proficiency with technology is essential. Specific experience with MS applications such as Excel and Power BI is a plus
* Experience in using financial/accounting systems
* Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Dedication to collaborating with colleagues, budget holders and other stakeholders
* A demonstrable awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding in education
Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
* Specific MS Dynamics Business Central experience a plus
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