At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finances, budgets, and compliance while supporting the academy's mission.
- Company: Southwater Junior Academy, a Good school focused on hard work, resilience, and kindness.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to lifelong learning and quality improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's education while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance management and strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Southwater Junior Academy is a Good school (Ofsted 2023) that prides itself against three values of hard work, resilience and kindness, underpinned by ensuring every child is equipped with the skills for life‑long learning.
This ethos extends to everyone who works at the academy too.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for effective and efficient management of academy finances including all aspects of budget setting and monitoring, monthly Management Accounts, procurement, cash flow, VAT and invoicing.
- Responsible for effective management of Premises, HR and wrap around care in accordance with legislation and academy policies and procedures.
- Ensure full compliance of the Financial Standards in line with current legislation and the requirements of the Academy Handbook, Df E, Companies House, Charities Commission, HM Revenue and Customs, Pension providers and other organisations as required.
- Provide strategic guidance, leadership and management of the academy’s finances, advising the Headteacher and Trustee Body on all financial matters.
- Manage the day to day accounting procedures and recording of all financial transactions accurately on the academy’s finance system.
- Deliver audits across the business are completed in a professional and timely manner
- Ensure financial reporting to the headteacher, trustees and accountants are delivered accurately and on time.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the academy.
- Undertake continuous development and training to maintain the competencies required for the post.
- Operate in accordance with the Data Protection Act, the Health and Safety at Works Act, KCSIE and other relevant legislation as well as Academy and Trustee Body policies.
- Support the academy’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in school.
- Ensure policies and procedures meet the need of the academy whilst compliant with government and legal requirements.
- Actively contribute to the development of quality improvement programmes across the Academy.
- Deliver against additional duties appropriate to the post, as directed by the Headteacher and Trustees.
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Business and Finance Manager employer: Southwater Junior Academy
Southwater Junior Academy is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, prioritising the professional growth of its staff through continuous development and training opportunities. Located in a vibrant community, the academy values hard work, resilience, and kindness, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to the lifelong learning of its students. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, working here means being part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful impact on children's lives.
