Finance Manager
Wellington School
Wellington, Somerset
- £40,000 - £45,000 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2024
Job overview
The Finance Manager reports to the Director of Finance and plays an essential part in proving effective management of the School’s financial functions.
The principle accountability of the role is to oversee the day to day running of the Finance Department (Fee Billing, Credit Control, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, and Cashbooks), supporting the Director of Finance with the management of this important aspect of School management.
The Finance Team has 5 staff (including the Director and Manager) who liaise daily with a variety of stakeholders. The Finance Manager will support budget holders with managing their budgets, including providing monthly budgets reports and highlighting variances where appropriate. With the Director of Finance, they will prepare annual budgets for review and produce the statutory accounts of the School and its subsidiaries and for the Friends of Wellington School. The role will include the reconciliations of accounts including the bank accounts, petty cash and credit card; calculating and processing intercompany recharges and working with the Fees Administrator on debt collection.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the School and its subsidiary companies are compliant with the requirements of HMRC (including the completion of VAT and PAYE returns) and will liaise with outside bodies such as auditors and HMRC to ensure compliance with individual requirements.
The Finance Manager will monitor the work of staff within the department, ensuring high standards are maintained alongside providing them with the necessary support, development and advice.
Other key tasks are to review new leases to ensure the correct accounting treatment is applied; calculate and post accruals and prepayments; maintain the fixed asset register; assist with the administration of the Fees in Advance Scheme and completion of ONS/Baines Cutler and other annual surveys.
Whilst previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous, it is not essential. Instead, priority will be placed on professionalism, integrity, an eye for detail, high levels organisational skills, a proactive and solutions-oriented attitude and excellent customer service. This full-time all-year around role requires an experienced and organised individual who thrives on getting the job done.
Successful applicants must be committed to safeguarding and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child protection checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date – Sunday 13th October 2024
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About Wellington School
Wellington School is a Church of England denominational, co-educational, day and boarding school in Somerset. As of the most recent inspection, there were 900 pupils on the school roll. The school’s motto is the opening of Psalm 127; ‘If God Be Not With Us, Our Labour is in Vain’. The Senior School teaches pupils between the ages of 11-18. The school also offers preparatory facilities from the ages of 3 onwards. Founded in 1837 as a boys school, Wellington has been fully independent and co-educational since 1978. The 35 acre site is a combination of traditional and more recent architecture. The school operates in both a boarding and day capacity.
Headmaster
Alex Battison
Values and vision
Purpose:
To ensure that our pupils leave school equipped with everything they need to thrive
Vision:
To provide a life-changing, pupil-centred, values-led education for engaged and ambitious young people who wish to contribute to the School and the wider community.
Mission:
To honour our purpose and achieve our vision, we will
· build outstanding relationships across our community
· engender a mindset which sees pupils and staff pursuing excellence
· cultivate a love of learning, in all its forms and settings
· care for and support the wellbeing of pupils and staff
· ensure that every pupil feels known, valued and understood
· recruit and invest in outstanding staff
· provide a 21st Century-relevant curricular and co-curricular offering
· ensure that our physical environment is safe, uplifting and sustainable
· strive to maintain an environment in which individuals receive the respect, acceptance and positive regard which is needed for maximum personal growth
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