An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary School Finance & Resources Manager to join a well-regarded school in London. This role is vital in ensuring smooth running of financial operations, effective HR administration support, and strong compliance across finance and resources functions. You will play a key part in supporting senior leadership with accurate financial reporting, efficient operational processes, and maintaining high standards across all business support activities.


Key Responsibilities:
*Lead month-end processes including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and financial reviews
*Produce management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis, and statutory/annual reporting
*Manage the full purchase-to-pay and income cycles, including invoicing, supplier payments, lettings income, debt management, and cashflow monitoring
*Oversee VAT returns, payroll variations, and ensure alignment between payroll, HR records, and budgets
*Support HR administration including contracts, staffing changes, compliant personnel files, and safer-recruitment checks (DBS, RTW, references, SCR)
*Support early-years/nursery financial processes where needed (billing, funded hours, income tracking)
*Lead procurement, contract management, value-for-money checks, and tender processes
*Maintain strong audit trails and prepare documentation for internal/external audit
*Work collaboratively with administration and operations teams to ensure smooth and compliant school office and finance processes


Ideal Candidate Profile:
*Enhanced DBS required
*Strong experience in school or public-sector finance
*Confident in month-end processes, financial controls, reconciliations and reporting
*Understanding of payroll processes and staffing cost monitoring
*Comfortable supporting HR administration and safer-recruitment compliance
*High level of accuracy, attention to detail and analytical skills
*Strong Excel ability and confidence using finance systems
*Ability to explain finance matters clearly to non-finance colleagues
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
*Professional, proactive, and highly organised
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*Ability to work collaboratively and positively in a busy environment
*Adaptable, solution-focused, and able to handle varied responsibilities


Location: SW London
Working Pattern: On-site
Hours: 36 hours per week