Job Description:

Finance Manager - Independent School in Berkshire - Part Time 30 hours per week

£32,000 - £36,000 (£40,000 - £45,000 FTE)

Connaught Education is working with a co-educational, independent school for pupils aged 9 months to 16 years.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of the School. Reporting to the Bursar, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of the School by delivering accurate financial reporting, effective budget management and robust financial controls.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the day-to-day financial functions of the School.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and variance analysis.
• Support the annual budgeting process and regular financial forecasting.
• Monitor departmental budgets and provide financial advice to budget holders.
• Lead fee billing and credit control.
• Manage the school's payroll process.
• Ensure timely VAT returns and compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Support in preparing year-end accounts and coordinate the annual audit.
• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• With the Bursar, develop financial reporting to facilitate dynamic and effective reporting and KPIs for the Senior Leadership Team and Governors.

Candidate Requirements:

· A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4 or qualified by experience).

· Significant experience in a finance management role.

· Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills.

· Experience producing accurate financial reports and analysing financial performance.

· Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

· A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and making a tangible impact within a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits Include:

• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and a contributory pension scheme
• Free lunch and refreshments during term time
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing sessions and personal coaching; staff discount scheme; and fee reductions for eligible children attending the school

If you would like to apply, please send your CV to (url removed)

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.