BURSAR at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

• Management of the school finances, including Standards Fund and other external funding.
• Forward budget planning including preparation of annual forecasts and budgets, in consultation with the Headteacher.
• Preparing financial reports as required by Head teacher, Governing Body and other budget holders; attending meetings of Governing Body, as required, to present reports on financial matters.
• Monitoring of all income and expenditure relating to internal budgets; keeping budget holders informed of their balances and committed expenditure.
• To act as budget holder as appropriate at the discretion of the Head teacher
• Management and development of the school’s computerised financial systems. 6. Responsible for sales ledger, credit control and authorisation of purchase invoices.
• Preparation of reconciliation reports, VAT returns and any other financial return required either statutorily or by the Authority.
• Responsible for reconciliation and reimbursement of petty cash.
• To be responsible for the management of all staff personnel records and to oversee work with the schools’ personnel and payroll providers.
• To manage the relationship and contracts with all external providers of goods and services.
• Responsibility for the internal procedures and processes necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the school.
• To be responsible for the management of school support staff – administrative and clerical and premises staff.
• To be responsible to the Head teacher for the management of security, heating, lighting and cleaning of the grounds and premises.
• Development of school financial policies and procedures (e.g. Lettings Policy) in line with LA requirements and Standing Orders.
•  Collating of information and submission of documentation relating to bids for external funding.
• Exploration and management of income generating opportunities (e.g. lettings, sales of uniform etc.)
• Requisition of, ensuring maintenance of and record-keeping for school minibus(es).
• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Minimum Qualification:

• B.Sc Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance
• ICAN/ACCA certified

Knowledge & Skills:

• Accountancy and financial skills
• IT literate with experience of using Word for Windows, Excel spreadsheets and databases, Email and internet
• Ability to deal confidently with enquiries from parents and members of staff
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written •
• Diplomatic: very good interpersonal skills on a range of levels and with a wide variety of people

Job Type:
Full Time

Experience:
Minimum of 5 years