School Finance Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Surrey, Guildford
- Salary
- Up to £50000 per annum
- Closing date
- Jul 7, 2021
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- Job Role
- Finance Manager
- Sector
- Nonprofit
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Finance Manager required for Surrey based School
ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant
Client Details
Finance Manager required to undertake a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This Surrey based School is situated in over 200 acres of beautiful countryside. The School provides high-quality sports facilities for private members and the School.
Description
To prepare accurate and timely financial and management information, for the School entities in keeping with current financial standards and to support the Finance Bursar.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Handling queries arising from the Nominal ledger
- Preparation of Latest Expected Results
- Preparation of a 5-year plan
- Improvements to Club financial controls procedures and systems
- Assisting the Club Manager with the annual budgeting process
- Assisting the Club Manager with capital expenditure forecasts
- Preparing the annual accounts and audit schedules; performing the audit
- Liaising with the auditors and HMRC
- Preparation of advanced fee quotations
- Accounting for the Trust
- Support to the Finance Bursar as required
- Accurate tracking and forecasting of Scholarships and Bursaries
Profile
- An ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
- Experience of working within a professional finance department
- Skilled at preparing accounts to full Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
- Highly proficient in use of Microsoft software, in particular Excel (eg. setting up and extensive use of macros, pivot tables, modelling etc) and Word
- Sound understanding of current financial accounting practices
- Sound track record in managing implementation of work projects
- Working knowledge of SAGE
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Reliable, flexible and willing
- Capable of clear and positive communication (telephone/written/face to face) with people at all levels
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and plan ahead
- Able to work accurately under pressure to complete tasks
- Team player
- Possesses a positive and strong 'can do' attitude
Job Offer
5 weeks' holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays, pro rata.
Membership of the School sports centre
Inclusion in Personal Accident Insurance Cover
School lunches are usually available throughout the year on working days (except when School closes)
Death in Service Benefit
Contributory Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Childcare Voucher Scheme
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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