Job Summary: Develop and implement the school's financial strategy, prepare for audits, manage payroll and pensions, line manage finance officers, report to governors, and reconcile payments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement financial strategy in alignment with school goals.
* Prepare for termly audits.
* Manage payroll and pensions.
* Line manage two finance officers.
* Report to governors on school funds.
* Reconcile all payments to suppliers and ad-hoc expenses.
* Cash flow management: weekly.
* Management accounts: monthly.
* Oversee key school functions as required.
Requirements:
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
* Experience in the education sector.
* Ability to line manage finance team members.
* Good knowledge of MS Excel and Sage.
Desirable Skills:
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to manage a high workload and meet deadlines.
* Ability to produce monthly management accounts and termly reports.