Interim Finance Manager

My client, an expanding and outward-facing multi-academy trust are seeking to recruit a driven and experience temporary Finance Manager to support the finance function in the coming busy period. The ideal candidate will have experience of working within the education sector and will be passion about education. 

The appointed candidate will be accountable and responsible for the following key tasks:
o Lead and manage the activities and staff of both schools' finance functions.
o Provide financial reports to Governors/Leadership teams and Multi Academy Trust (MAT)
o Prepare management accounts on accruals and prepayments basis
o Prepare budgets and forecasts as required.
o Ensure robust processes and internal controls are in place and adhered to.
o Manage spend vs budget at both academies.
o Prepare and maintain of pupil premium statistics.
o Maintain the fixed asset registers at both academies.
o Ensure that procurement procedures are followed demonstrating value for money.
o Prepare Tax and VAT returns


Applicants should demonstrate the following key skills in their supporting application:
o Commercial awareness and approach with a strong focus on processes.
o Competent and experienced in the preparation of management accounts (accruals basis).
o Demonstrable experience of preparing and controlling budgets.
o Demonstrates an understanding of compliance with Tax and VAT rules.
o Strong influencer of other staff in getting financial compliance
o Qualified/part qualified member of recognised UK/International Accountancy body, or by experience

Due to the academies' commitment to safeguarding and welfare, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post prior to commencement.

This is a fast-growing trust who are looking for a determined and committed individual who is committed to education and passionate about helping schools move forward. 

If you would like to learn more about the this, or other education roles that Farrer Barnes are dealing with, please contact Jon Peach at Farrer Barnes. 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.