Edgbaston High School is seeking an experienced accountant to join the Bursary team and manage all aspects of the school's day to day financial management.
The role involves working with a wide range of stakeholders, including teaching staff, support staff, parents as well as external service providers, including VAT advisors and payroll bureau.
Every day will be different, and provide an interesting challenge, from buying foreign currency for school trips to supporting the Facilities Manager with transport contracts, and liasing with HR to understand changes in monthly payroll.
The Finance Manager will also provide a key support to the Director of Finance, with strategic financial planning and preparing managing the annual school budget.
Operational Finance
Oversee regular bank reconciliations and ensure timely posting of all transactions
Manage the payroll and approval of monthly payroll adjustments for staff, including pension contributions.
Manage process of preparation, submission and payment of VAT returns
Manage process of preparation of regular BACS payment cycles and co-ordination of review and approval of payments
Prepare other balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis (fee deposits, suspense codes, payroll)
In conjunction with the Director of Finance, manage cash levels to ensure VAT, invoice payments and payroll can be processed on time, whilst maintaining income levels from short term investment income
Oversee the collection of fee arrears including working with parents who are in financial difficulty
Lead initiatives to streamline operational and accounting processes
Budgeting and financial reporting
Monitor budget vs actual expenditure to identify coding errors and areas of possible overspend
Identify and post journal adjustments as required
Support the Director of Finance to prepare monthly management accounts and other reports, including re-forecasting each term, with insightful commentary, variance analysis, advice, and benchmarking data for Governors
Support the year end financial process, ensuring all relevant prepaid and accrued expenses are accounts for correctly
Review significant expenditure to decide on classification between capital and revenue expenditure and update fixed assets records and depreciation calculations
Management of EHS Property Services
Prepare invoices for regular lettings and manage collection of debt
Review user agreements and pricing for all lettings to maximise revenue
Manage queries in conjunction with the Facilities Manager
Leadership and Collaboration
Provide support and guidance to all budget holders in the process of setting budgets and monitoring expenditure throughout the year
Manage, mentor, and motivate the finance department staff.
Assist the Finance Director in presenting reports to senior executives, Governors, and Board members, including attendance at relevant Governor meetings if required
General Responsibilities:
Promote and safeguard the welfare of students you come into contact with
Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures
Be aware of and support equal opportunities for all, understanding the requirements of Equality and Diversity.
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Ensure the confidentiality and discretion is maintained at all times.
Carry out any other duties commensurate within the post as requested by the Headmistress or Line Manager.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Birmingham B15 3TS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
Accounting: 5 years (required)
Microsoft applications: 5 years (required)
VAT reporting: 5 years (required)
Leadership: 5 years (required)
Language:
English (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person