Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Farrer Barnes Limited
- Location
- West Midlands
- Salary
- £35000 - £45000 per annum
- Posted
- 02 Dec 2016
- Closes
- 09 Dec 2016
- Ref
- JP 10390
- Contact
- Jon Peach
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Education / Training
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are working with a Multi-Academy trust in the West Midlands to recruit a driven and experience Finance manager to support the growth of the trust and provide advice and financial support to the individual schools along with the collective trust.
Job Description 1. advising the CEO, Headteachers and Governing Body on general financial policy and providing advice on any financial aspects impacting on strategic decisions.
2. in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team, negotiating and preparing the annual budget.
3. preparing and reviewing monthly accounts, outturns (actuals vs budgets), cash flow forecasts and balance sheet transactions and presenting regular management reports.
4. keeping the investment policy under review and investing surplus funds in accordance with the policy.
5. organising special appeals and making bids for capital and minor funds.
6. keeping accurate and complete financial records
7. ensuring all aspects of payroll, including PAYE, pensions, NI and benefits in kind are properly administered
8. preparing a one to three year assessment of the future financial performance of the School.
9. income generation (including lettings of premises and facilities, sponsorships etc.)
10. preparing financial appraisals of projects as required.
11. managing the preparation of the year end accounts file and annual reports for the auditors and drafting the statutory accounts in accordance with the Companies Act and SORP.
12. ensuring the preparation of accurate and timely returns to the EfA, HMRC, Companies House and other government departments as required
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to use their expertise within an education setting. Experience within education would be desirable but not essential. Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Job Description 1. advising the CEO, Headteachers and Governing Body on general financial policy and providing advice on any financial aspects impacting on strategic decisions.
2. in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team, negotiating and preparing the annual budget.
3. preparing and reviewing monthly accounts, outturns (actuals vs budgets), cash flow forecasts and balance sheet transactions and presenting regular management reports.
4. keeping the investment policy under review and investing surplus funds in accordance with the policy.
5. organising special appeals and making bids for capital and minor funds.
6. keeping accurate and complete financial records
7. ensuring all aspects of payroll, including PAYE, pensions, NI and benefits in kind are properly administered
8. preparing a one to three year assessment of the future financial performance of the School.
9. income generation (including lettings of premises and facilities, sponsorships etc.)
10. preparing financial appraisals of projects as required.
11. managing the preparation of the year end accounts file and annual reports for the auditors and drafting the statutory accounts in accordance with the Companies Act and SORP.
12. ensuring the preparation of accurate and timely returns to the EfA, HMRC, Companies House and other government departments as required
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to use their expertise within an education setting. Experience within education would be desirable but not essential. Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.