SCHOOL FINANCE MANAGER
OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL AND THE ROLE:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced School Finance Manager to join our busy Finance Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the financial health of the school, ensuring compliance with all financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the school's leadership team. This role requires a deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, and accounting principles, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including school administrators, teachers, parents, and external auditors
Carrington School is an ambitious, forward thinking 11 to 16 school, serving the Redhill area.
WHY CHOOSE US:
The school is a member of the South East Surrey Schools Education Trust, which is a partnership of The Ashcombe, Therfield and Carrington Schools; each being successful, inclusive schools committed to work in collaboration for the benefit of their distinctive communities and those children and young people whom they serve. The school offers outstanding continuing professional development for its staff and the Trust will offer a range of opportunities for the right candidate to develop their practice and demonstrate their potential for promotion.
WHAT WE OFFER:
The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment.
Good opportunities for personal and career development.
Employee benefits such as retail discounts.
Free access to employee assistance programme.
Parking available onsite
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field
Professional certificate Desirable minimum of 5 years of experience in financial managementExperience in an educational setting is a plus
Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website