We are supporting an Academy Trust in West London to recruit a Finance Manager. This role is paying £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus local government pension scheme and an attractive benefits package.
An Academy Trust in West London with a turnover of £8m and 120 staff. The main site is close to local tube and bus stations.
Finance Manager:
- Prepare monthly management accounts.
- Line management of a finance officer.
- Prepare bank reconciliations.
- Produce monthly VAT return submissions.
- Ensure Government returns are submitted in a timely manner.
- Prepare the payroll preparation documentation for onward submission to Academy's payroll bureau.
- Act as the secondary contact for the annual audit of the Academy's accounts.
- Work with auditors from the appointed auditing firm to ensure correct financial procedures are followed.
- Liaise with the Heads of and various Local Authorities to ensure that due SEN funding is identified, invoiced, and received on a timely basis.
- Manage and review monthly credit card reconciliations.
Finance Manager:
- You will ideally hold a full CCAB or CGMA/CIMA qualification. Please note part qualified or finalist will also be considered.
- At least 3 years experience working within the Academy Trust or School sector is critical.
- Ability to prepare monthly management accounts.
- Knowledge or previous oversight of payroll.
- Previous experience of developing the annual budgeting process.
- Previous experience supporting the external audit.
- Knowledge of monthly bank reconciliations and VAT returns is critical.
- Ideally you will have a good understanding of the Academy Trust Handbook.
- Ability to deputise for the CFO where required.
- People management experience would be desirable.
- Use of PS Financial and HCSS systems would be desirable.
Finance Manager:
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum.
26 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays, rising with length of service.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Parking on-site, plus parking permit access.
Main office close to local tube and bus stations.
Access to a gym.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free breakfast and lunch on-site.
Sick pay.
Health care plan.
CPD Allowance.
EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.