A well-established independent school in Wimbledon, South West London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its professional business team from October Half Term 2026.
This is an opportunity for a confident finance professional to take responsibility for the school's financial operations while working alongside senior leaders to support effective planning, budgeting and decision-making.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school's finances are managed accurately, efficiently and with a clear focus on value for money.
Your Responsibilities
The position will cover a broad range of financial activity, including:
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Managing the school's day-to-day finance function
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Preparing management accounts and financial reports
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Managing budgets, forecasts and financial planning
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Monitoring expenditure and investigating variances
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Overseeing purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments
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Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
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Supporting payroll and pension processes
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Managing supplier relationships and procurement
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Preparing information for audits and financial reviews
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Advising senior leaders on financial matters
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Identifying opportunities to improve financial efficiency
About You
The ideal candidate will have solid experience within a finance management, accounting or management accounting position.
You may already be working within education, but candidates from commercial, charity or public-sector backgrounds with strong transferable experience are also welcome.
Strong Excel skills, excellent numerical ability and a high level of accuracy are essential. You'll also need to be comfortable handling confidential financial information and explaining financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
The Package
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£45,000 – £58,000 per annum
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Full-time, permanent position
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October Half Term 2026 start
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Independent school environment
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Professional development opportunities
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Staff wellbeing benefits
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Excellent transport links
If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a position where you can take ownership of a school's financial operations and work closely with senior leadership, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Submit your CV today for consideration.
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