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Finance Manager

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Oakham, Rutland LE15 8BT, England

Salary

£60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a prestigious educational institution in Rutland, Leicestershire, offering a salary of £60,000 per annum plus a fantastic benefits package.
  • The ideal candidate should have a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and at least 5 years of experience in a financial management role.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the Accounts team, maintaining financial control, overseeing budget setting, and ensuring accurate management reporting.
  • The role also requires strong communication skills, proven team leadership, and excellent IT skills for data analysis and scrutiny.
  • Benefits include 30 days of annual holiday, a pension scheme, free healthcare, and discounts on school fees for staff children.
Finance Manager£60,000 per annum plus fantastic benefits packageRutland, Leicestershire

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join a prestigious educational institution, which boasts a rich history and a commitment to excellence in both academic and co-curricular activities. This role is integral to the financial operations of the school, requiring a candidate with a recognised accounting qualification and a strong background in financial management.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Lead and inspire the Accounts team, ensuring efficient and effective financial processing, including termly billing, debtor management, and purchase supplier management.
  • Maintain robust financial control and operations in line with regulatory and audit requirements, and respond to any control weaknesses identified.
  • Oversee budget setting and control, providing monthly reporting to budget holders, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring financial risks are communicated to the Finance Director.
  • Ensure timely and accurate management reporting for various internal and regulatory purposes, including termly Trustee meetings, VAT returns, and benchmarking data.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Proven team leadership in a managerial capacity.
  • Strong communication skills and excellent teamwork.
  • Experience in a similar role within a financial management capacity.
  • Strong IT skills, including data scrutiny and analysis.
Benefits:
  • 30 working days of annual holiday, plus public holidays
  • Pension scheme with up to 10% employers on 5% employees
  • 50% contribution to premiums for the school’s private health scheme.
  • Free Healthcare.
  • Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre
  • Free staff lunches during term-time.
  • School fee discount for children of staff.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free annual flu jabs.
  • Favourable rates and terms with local nursery.

If this sounds like the role for you then APPLY NOW! Alternatively call Sam @ Reed Coventry for further information. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.