Your new company
A sought after Grammar School in West Kent, seek a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. They are looking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and motivated individual to take up the post of Finance Manager. This role will support the CFO, Headteacher and Budget Holders in all aspects of financial processes.

Your new role
The Finance Manager is responsible to the CFO/Headteacher for ensuring the school complies with the appropriate legislation and reporting requirements in all financial areas.

* Ensuring the Trust meets its obligations for producing accurate monthly management accounts.
* Ensuring timely and accurate year end accounts are prepared by the auditors and ensuring a smooth and clean audit process.
* Supports the CFO/Headteacher on all finance matters including preparation of an annual budget for approval
* Prepare statutory financial returns as required in a timely manner for review.
* Take responsibility for all aspects of finance and payroll.
* To attend Trustee and Leadership and Management Committee meetings as and when required

* Ensuring the Trust meets its obligations for producing accurate monthly management accounts
* Ensuring timely and accurate year end accounts are prepared by the auditors and ensuring a smooth and clean audit process.

What you\'ll need to succeed

* Accountancy or bookkeeping qualification
* Accountancy or bookkeeping qualification
* Experience of financial procedures and control systems

* Experience of purchase ledger systems, cash handling and banking procedures

* Preparation of annual budgets
* Preparation of monthly management accounts

What you\'ll get in return

* Healthcare cash plan
* Occupational health support
* Generous pension scheme
* Employee Discount Scheme

What you need to do now
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