ABOUT THE WORTHGATE SCHOOL The Worthgate School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 13 from all over the world. Students study for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking to appoint a school finance manager, you will need to understand budget control, month end workflows and ensure processes are aligned to balance business needs and internal control requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent stakeholder management who can build relationships quickly and likes to partner with the wider business. You will need to be a confident communicator and a team player with flexible approach to your work. The role is responsible for: Accounts payable management, process invoices and credit notes, post/review/approve/ code, deal with follow up enquiries Ensure all accounts payable activities comply with relevant financial policies and procedures. Budget Management, support the headmaster and budget holders, regularly update the school budget status, review and approve school daily expenses. Deliver the monthly closing process, analysis transactions and prepare required journals Process journals and ensure all accounting entries are supported by relevant documentation for analytical review and audit Complete account reconciliations to review and clear the balance sheet account, including prepayment/accruals/payroll accounts, review the P/L including revenue and cost allocation, maintaining appropriate documentation for audit Support the FP&A team and prepare monthly management report and analysis Support the finance reporting team, including audit enquiry, tax filing, etc Provide support, assistance and cover across the wider finance team to manage team absences at peak periods PERSON SPECIFICATION Educated to Degree Level Accountancy Qualification Part Qualified (ACCA/ ACA/CIMA / AAT or Equivalent) 3-5 Years experience Previous experience within a school would be beneficial Familiar with accounting systems, Microsoft business central dynamics would be a benefit Thorough knowledge and experience in Accounts Payable, Budget and Month End Management Ability to manage different workloads and demonstrate how to prioritise Account reconciliation and analysis Excellent use of Microsoft Office applications Problem-solving abilities Accuracy and attention to detail The role does not manage any direct reports but co-ordinates and co-operates closely with financial and non-financial colleagues. You will form part of a close knit, energetic team who are focused on providing value add support to the Group. ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS) CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students. BENEFITS Cycle to work Scheme Tech Scheme Car Scheme Free flu vaccine through Healthshield Free eye tests Financial wellbeing support via WageStream Employee Assistance Programme Group income protection GP24: GP Access for all Health Cash Plan Death in Service Long service awards Employee referral scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all. SAFEGUARDING CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.