Your new company You will be working for an independent school in Birmingham who provide a strong education allowing young people to fulfil their potential for children from 2 years - 18 years old. The role will be reporting to the Schools Business Manager Your new role To support the Business Manager and be responsible for efficient and accurate preparation and presentation of financial records and management information. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Prepare Statutory Financial Statements, including profit and loss and balance sheet accounts 2. Produce termly management accounts 3. Produce quarterly VAT returns 4. Compile accruals and prepayment schedules 5. Produce annual cash flow forecast and update monthly 6. Reconcile all accounts in FMS ensuring completion of journals and adequate record keeping by responsible team members 7. Assist with the production of annual budgets 8. Complete and reconcile monthly bank reconciliations 9. Reconcile payroll accounts and carry out journal input as required 10. Carry out month end and year end processes in SIMS and FMS 11. Maintain deposits spreadsheet 12. Maintain school asset register 13. Assist with producing financial commentaries as required 14. Attend and present at Finance Committee meetings as required 15. Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and make recommendations for improvements 16. Provide guidance on the implementation of corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls. What you'll need to succeed The role is for 3 days per week ideally Tuesday / Wednesday and Thursday but this is flexible. Qualfiied accountant or qualified by experience School / education or charity experience All rounder with both financial accounting and management accounting experience Ability to be hands on but also attend and represent the school in senior meetings What you'll get in return Day rate of between £250-300 p/day Umbrella company rate Flexible working options available. 3 days per week on site in Birmingham Flexible role Long term role for a 12 month maternity cover What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays