Remuneration: Highly competitive based on experience
Gosfield School, a thriving Independent School near Halstead in Essex, is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager who will also undertake some bursarial duties. The ideal candidate will be an experienced management accountant with an exceptional work ethic and the flexibility required to work within a small non-teaching team and lead the finance team. The successful applicant will sit on the school’s Finance, Grounds and Premises and Safety and Compliance Committees and will work closely with the schools Senior Leadership Team.
Experience with Sage or similar accounting systems and a formal accountancy qualification are essential.
Finance Responsibilities:
Developing Financial Policies
Budget Management and Forecasting
Financial Accounting
Production of Management Accounts
Treasury Management
Financial Compliance
Procurement and Expenditure
Oversee Payroll and Fee Billing
Oversee stock control
Some Bursarial Duties will also be undertaken or overseen by the successful applicant. These include liaison with external HR advisors, working closely with the schools admissions team, employment contract lead and IT and Estates teams. Close liaison with the schools SLT when parental issues arise is also an expectation.
Deadline for applications: Noon, Friday 15 March 2024
Interviews week commencing 18 March 2024
Start Date: 15 April or as soon thereafter
*Please Note to avoid disappointment applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the deadline as we reserve the right to consider applications as they are received and to appoint prior to the deadline.
Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Please send your application form to Mrs Sara Bowles, EA to the Principal and Vice Principal (sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk or 01787 474040)
Finance Manager Application Pack