Job Description

Job Overview

Haberdashers' Monmouth School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and detail?oriented Finance Manager. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the school's finances, including charitable and trading entities.

This is a varied and rewarding position, offering the opportunity to lead a small team and use and develop expertise across a diverse range of financial processes.

This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.

About Haberdashers' Monmouth School

A co-educational day and boarding school inspiring tomorrow's innovative thinkers, stretching brilliant minds and nurturing individuals from age 3 to 18 and beyond. Steeped in over 400 years of history, Haberdashers' Monmouth School is a UK leading independent school that excels from the heart of the Wye Valley, welcoming students from across the globe into its vibrant, global community.

Our values of Respect, Resilience, Kindness, Integrity, and Creativity guide our inclusive community where students build strong interpersonal skills and embrace challenges with enthusiasm. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with our own competitive salary scale. We are committed to achieving diversity among our staff and encourage applications from all candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Provide line management and oversight of the finance staff Support the annual audit and preparation of financial statements across all entities Manage bank and general ledger reconciliations Oversee intercompany reconciliations and cross charging Ensure costs are allocated correctly and statutory accounting procedures are followed Maintain compliance with tax and charity regulations Prepare management accounts, VAT returns, and regulatory reports Administer Teachers' Pensions and monthly payroll processes Handle insurance claims and support annual renewals Drive the effective use of ICT and accounting software to improve processes

About You

You'll bring a recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experience, with proven ability to manage accounts in a busy financial environment. Confident in finance systems and payroll, you combine strong IT skills with excellent communication and people skills. You're highly motivated, detail?focused, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Further details and Application

For further details and to download an application form, please visit the Haberdashers' Monmouth School website or contact us directly.

Please submit your completed application form via email.

Application Deadline: 9am, Monday 15th December 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Monmouth NP25 3HG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/12/2025