£220/day to £300/day
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Schools Accountant/School Business Manager

Posted by Spencer Clarke Group.

*** The successful candidate will be expected to support a range of schools based on the individual support the school has purchased ***

6 month Agency Contract | Location: Catford (Hybrid working) | Salary: £220 - £300 per day (Negotiable based on experience)

This could include for example:

  • Transactional support - payments, month end reconciliation, VAT submittal.
  • Strategic support - analysis of budgets and spend, including reporting to Governing Body and or headteachers.
  • Supporting the school to develop Deficit recovery plans.
  • Implementing of new finance systems -training.

The individual will be required to demonstrate:

  • Sound knowledge of Schools Funding.
  • Expertise in at least one of the following systems - ACCESS, RM, Sims/FMS.
  • Strong IT skills - so ability to collate data into information.
  • Must be able to work on their own initiative, but strike a balance between feedback to senior management.
  • Clear and concise communication skills -both written and oral.
  • Able to engage with stakeholders using persuasive language not confrontational.
  • Ability to work under pressure, juggling various priorities and timelines.