We are working closely with an organisation based in Taunton for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This person will be responsible for the smooth running of the finance department.

Client Details

Our Client is one of the leading independent boarding schools based in the South West, educating 600 students up to the age of 18. They operate an excellent working environment and take pride in the service they deliver to their families. They are looking for a Finance Manager to come in and join this business critical role, and feel confident in leading a team of 3 and working to tight deadlines.

Description

As a Finance Manager you will have the following daily roles and responsibilities:

? Preparing termly management accounts monitoring financial performance compared with budget ? Preparing budgets and forecasts? Cash management and cash flow forecasting ? Preparing financial statements? Manage small finance team? Identify and track cost saving initiatives ? Manage the annual audit? Ensure VAT compliance including VAT returns and partial exemption VAT recovery calculations ? Manage the payroll function and processing of pensions & other benefits? Ensure the fixed asset register is maintained and depreciation calculated accurately? Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation, establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the College? Company Secretary work for enterprise company and foundation? Complete Office of National Statistics and other surveys as required? Ensure that pupils' bills are accurately produced and sent on time ? Oversee nursery billing and Early Years Funding administration? Oversee credit control of debtors? Work with College leadership to assess bursary applications and to manage the Bursary process? Liaise with Head Office for group reporting.

Profile

In order to be successful in applying for this role you will need the following skills and attributes:

? Proven leadership experience in a managerial capacity? Recognised accountancy qualification? Proactive, accurate and extremely organised and effective in detailed accounting functions? Excellent IT skills especially Excel? Working with financial systems and managing ledgers ? Friendly and approachable manner? Ability to innovate and to design and improve processes? Ability to remain calm under pressure? A keen eye for detail, quality and accuracy? Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times? Ability to deliver information effectively to customers with a wide range of financial ability

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all practitioners should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child (KCSiE 2024).

You must comply with the Queen's College Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and the requirement to report any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children.

Job Offer

You will receive a competitive salary and any other company benefits once employed