Finance Manager - EA FIRST LTD : Job Details

We are supporting an Academy Trust in West London to recruit a Finance Manager. This role is paying £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus local government pension scheme and an attractive benefits package.

An Academy Trust in West London with a turnover of £8m and 120 staff. The main site is close to local tube and bus stations.

Finance Manager:

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Line management of a finance officer.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Produce monthly VAT return submissions.
• Ensure Government returns are submitted in a timely manner.
• Prepare the payroll preparation documentation for onward submission to Academy's payroll bureau.
• Act as the secondary contact for the annual audit of the Academy's accounts.
• Work with auditors from the appointed auditing firm to ensure correct financial procedures are followed.
• Liaise with the Heads of and various Local Authorities to ensure that due SEN funding is identified, invoiced, and received on a timely basis.
• Manage and review monthly credit card reconciliations.

Finance Manager:

• You will ideally hold a full CCAB or CGMA/CIMA qualification. Please note part qualified or finalist will also be considered.
• At least 3 years experience working within the Academy Trust or School sector is critical.
• Ability to prepare monthly management accounts.
• Knowledge or previous oversight of payroll.
• Previous experience of developing the annual budgeting process.
• Previous experience supporting the external audit.
• Knowledge of monthly bank reconciliations and VAT returns is critical.
• Ideally you will have a good understanding of the Academy Trust Handbook.
• Ability to deputise for the CFO where required.
• People management experience would be desirable.
• Use of PS Financial and HCSS systems would be desirable.

Finance Manager:

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum.

26 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays, rising with length of service.

Local Government Pension Scheme.

Parking on-site, plus parking permit access.

Main office close to local tube and bus stations.

Access to a gym.

Cycle to work scheme.

Free breakfast and lunch on-site.

Sick pay.

Health care plan.

CPD Allowance.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.