Job Description

Job Summary

Working as a valuable member of the finance team, you will prepare monthly consolidated management accounts for the Trust, supporting the Head of Finance on a day-to-day basis to accurately forecast, manage and compose budgets. You will be involved in a range of financial activities including budgeting, management accounts, purchase ledger and financial regulation to ensure the smooth running of the Russell School Trust.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

Russell School Trust

Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts for the group with variance analysis Intercompany and month-end reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and Balance Sheet Reconciliation of Fixed Asset Register Preparation and submission of periodic VAT returns including partial exemption calculations Major projects - Administer expenditure, intercompany billing and cash flow forecasts as and when projects arise Review and approval of trip budgets with management of currency cards Budget and monthly reconciliation of non-fee income and expenditure Administration of school Amazon account including invoice entry Assist with the preparation of annual budgets Support preparation of subsidiary accounts Assist with annual statutory audit Assist in development of financial reporting and processes

Line management and support

Line management of Accounts Payable Officer Cover for Accounts Payable Officer as required to ensure Purchase Ledger email inbox is up to date

Russell School International

Complete accounting function for the subsidiary Preparation and submission of periodic VAT/National statistics returns

General Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people at the School by adhering to and complying with the School's Safeguarding (always including Child Protection) Policy and Procedures. Arrange cover/authorise staff holidays for the Finance team as required, ensuring there is sufficient resource and cross training to enable staff to cover each other's roles. Participate in further training and developmental opportunities offered by the School, to further skills and knowledge Attend training and staff INSET sessions organised by the School to provide a consistent approach across the entire School staff population Attend Royal Russell Day and Open Day as required. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at the School by adhering to and always complying with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Always display correct staff identification whilst on site Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of colleagues, pupils and visitors Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the Financial Bursar or members of the Senior Management Team
This job description contains an outline of the typical functions of the job and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The job-holder's actual responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties commensurate with this level of responsibility may be either permanently or temporarily assigned as part of the job.

Further information can be found on our website. Applicants must complete an application form.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025