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Finance Manager
Salary: MNS Range 9
We are looking to employ a full-time Finance Manager to provide an effective and efficient financial and administrative service through managing the finance team and all aspects of financial management and control, including accounting, records, financial operations and financial management information in accordance with School, DFE (Department for Education) & ESFA (Educational and Skills Funding Agency) Financial Regulations.
The successful candidate will work with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and external finance support in all aspects of planning, forecasting and budgeting.
Candidates are required to have a minimum 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (Level 4 or above) including Maths and English as well as Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) in accountancy and finance, for example AAT, or extensive experience of working in finance.
Hours are 37 per week 8.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am until 3.30pm on Friday (inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break). Some hybrid working possible. 29 days annual leave (which increases to 30 days after five years service) plus bank holidays per annum (20% of which can be taken during term time – subject to line management agreement).
Further details about the role are available to view on the attached job description/person specification.
About the School
The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations and a staff rewards system.
Alongside a salary of between £33,586.00 and £38,222.00 per annum (which is subject to an annual review in September 2024), the school currently contributes 22.5% (the equivalent of between £7,557.00 and £8,600.00 per annum) towards you being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th September 2024 (9 am). This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier. Early applications are therefore recommended.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY
Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.