Oakley Hill is working with a leading independent school based near Maidenhead seeking to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant to provide essential financial insights, management, and legal compliance.
Main responsibilities will include:
* Collaborating on operational budgets & five-year plans.
* Overseeing fee management, including invoices, collections, and debtor analysis.
* Provision of VAT advice, managing computations, and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
* Producing financial reports and rolling forecasts for SLT.
* Ensuring financial governance, audit readiness, and compliance with statutory requirements.
* Supporting the financial management of capital and maintenance projects.
We’re looking for a dedicated, passionate and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. In particular we would welcome applications from candidates who meet the following criteria:
* Qualified Accountant (preferably ACCA or ACA)
* Knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
* Proven experience and knowledge of VAT, including explaining complex concepts to non-finance colleagues.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to think creatively and strategically to support school outcomes.
* Passion for working within the education sector (previous education sector experience is not required).
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