Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Hays Accountancy and Finance
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £37300.0 - £41400.0 per annum + Up to £41,000
- Posted
- 21 Aug 2024
- Closes
- 13 Sep 2024
- Ref
- 4569080
- Contact
- Catherine Hill
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Education / Training
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
I'm working with a great organisation who are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join their Multi Academy Trust. This is a school-based position, so it's more than just a finance role as you will be hands-on in supporting the financial, administrative and operational aspects of school management. The role will include: Financial Management:
- Manage orders, invoices, and payments using the Trust's finance software.
- Address purchase order and invoice queries promptly.
Ensure adherence to correct financial procedures.
Procurement and Value:
- Assist in effective procurement practices.
- Obtain quotes for goods and services.
- Review service level agreements (SLAs) and contracts for best value.
Asset Management and Financial Compliance:
- Maintain the asset register.
- Establish appropriate filing systems for audits.
- Manage the Petty Cash account.
Monthly Reporting and Forecasting:
- Produce monthly management accounts.
- Analyse actuals versus budget.
- Develop 5-year forecasts.
Staff Support and Compliance:
- Provide financial advice to budget holders.
- Monitor payroll reports and discrepancies.
- Ensure staff compliance with financial regulations.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Coordinate policy reviews.
- Oversee self-funding academy trips.
- Collaborate on planned maintenance projects.
- Manage employee records and sickness reporting.
- Line manage the Finance Administrator.
- Report on catering income and expenditure.
- Oversee site management and health and safety.
They're ideally looking for someone with a finance background AAT qualified as a minimum with experience of working in a busy finance office. It's a full-time position all year round, and it's based on site in school, although there will be an opportunity to work more flexibly in the school holidays.
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