At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance and payroll operations, ensuring compliance and effective financial reporting.
- Company: Join Newent Community School, a dedicated team focused on educational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join us on an exciting improvement journey with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping financial strategies that support our students' futures.
- Qualifications: Strong management accounting skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly skilled Finance and Payroll Manager to join our dedicated team.
Working closely with the Business Leader, Headteacher and senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering effective financial management, statutory compliance and high-quality financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making across the school.
This is a key responsibility position within our finance function, combining hands-on operational responsibility with financial planning, analysis and team development.
This is an exciting time to join Newent.
We are on a strong and ambitious improvement journey, strengthening our culture, raising expectations and delivering excellence for our young people.
As Finance and Payroll Manager, you will be instrumental in working with the Business leader to ensure the school's financial resources are managed effectively, supporting the delivery of our educational priorities and long-term strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day finance and payroll operations, oversee monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, and ensure compliance with payroll, pension, VAT and audit requirements.
You will work closely with budget holders and senior leaders, providing expert financial advice and analysis, while also leading the continued development of finance systems, controls and processes.
In addition, you will support and develop members of the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing finance function.
This position comes with a significant level of trust and responsibility.
Reporting directly to the Business Leader and managing key finance staff, you will be a central member of the school's operational leadership team, helping to ensure financial sustainability, robust governance and continuous improvement across the organisation.
We are looking for a candidate with strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial colleagues.
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Finance & Payroll Manager in Newent employer: Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. As a Finance & Payroll Manager, you will be at the forefront of our ambitious improvement journey, with opportunities to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on the financial sustainability of our educational environment. Join us in fostering excellence for our young people in a role that combines operational responsibility with strategic influence.
Contact Details:
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Recruitment Team
