Job Summary:
OAK TREE SCHOOLS HOLDINGS LIMITED is seeking a highly skilled Group Finance Manager to lead our financial accounting activities and manage the Accounts Department in Loughton, Essex. This role involves overseeing financial operations, coordinating management accounts, and preparing monthly reports.
Key Responsibilities:
* We require an experienced finance professional who can utilize Sage Accounts effectively for postings, journals, and reports, ensuring accurate reflection of company transactions.
* The ideal candidate will manage rolling cash flow forecasts and prepare monthly cash flow reports, including KPIs and budgets, to ensure financial stability.
* Liaising with key stakeholders, assisting the Group Bursar with salaries, and monitoring school budgets are essential duties of this position.
* This role also involves supporting the administration of fee invoices and schedules, handling parental queries, collecting fees, processing payments, and chasing fee payments as necessary.
* Precise VAT records and timely submission of monthly VAT Returns within HMRC expected timeframes are crucial responsibilities.
Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications:
* A Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent qualification is mandatory, either fully qualified or near-fully qualified.
* The successful candidate must possess extensive knowledge of local laws, taxes, licenses, finance, and accounting practices.
* Experience working in a finance environment, managing accounts, and utilizing Sage Accounts is essential.
* Advanced MS Excel skills are required.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Proven leadership skills would be advantageous.
* An accounting or finance degree is desirable.
Benefits and Salary Package:
* The role comes with a competitive annual salary.
* A company pension scheme is provided.
* The employee will receive 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Free parking and complimentary eye tests are included in the package.
* Free tea/coffee and lunches are also offered.
Estimated Salary Range:
$60,000 - $80,000 per annum based on industry standards and location.