Finance Manager
Temp Contract or Temp to Perm
ASAP start
Term Time only
4/5 days a week - 37.5 hours
Full time salary £40k-£43,735k
Location: Godalming
The successful candidate will ideally be AAT qualified (preferred) or studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) and have previous experience in day-to day management of the financial function in a busy environment.
You will be highly confident with MS Excel and have experience in financial management systems ie Zero. You must be able to use your own initiative, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills and maintain good communication.
Financial Management
* Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Finance Department.
* Work collaboratively with the compnay accountants in the preparation and filing of annual company and charity accounts.
* Keep records in accordance with the company record retention schedule and data protection law always ensuring information security and confidentiality.
* To work with the SBM to develop, implement and monitor procurement and value for money processes.
* Maintain and manage the accounting system (Xero) and adapt to meet the changing requirements.
* Correctly record financial transactions in accordance with regulations and budget limits (as set out
* Undertake month-end and year-end reconciliations and analysis, including year-end production of accruals and prepayments.
* Prepare period-end and ad-hoc management accounts for the Business Manager.
* Ensure that lettings invoices are sent out monthly and non-payments chased.
* Liaise with the Marketing and Fundraising staff to manage the fundraising account.
* Submit timely Gift Aid Returns.
* To ensure that all aspects of financial management for trips are overseen and that they are fully costed before being published.
* Process applications for free meal funding and maintain FMS and PPG records on the MIS system.
* Produce regular reports for senior leadership, governors, and trustees on financial performance.
* Conduct financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
* Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
* Obtain quotes when required and manage subscriptions.
* Maintain oversight of the banks accounts, parent payment system (Evolve), ensuring monthly reconciliations are carried out.
* Manage cash-flow.
* Administer all finance records for banking and authorise orders and payments (in accordance with limits set out in the Financial Protocol) including those made via credit card or direct bank transfer.
Payroll and Pension:
* Monitor and authorise monthly claims for expenses or additional hours in liaison with the HR Manager.
* Prepare input for monthly payroll and ensure salaries are paid by BACS each month on agreed date.
* Ensure monthly checking of payroll is carried out, with any adjustments carried out in liaison with the Business Manager and the Headteacher.
* Monitor and reconcile payroll reports.
* Act as the main point of contact for and liaise with the payroll company.
* Manage the company pension requirements
* To complete any required ONS reports
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