School Finance Manager

4 weeks ago


Lambeth, United Kingdom Clarus Education Full time

School Finance Manager - Full Time - Lambeth - ASAP Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new School Finance Manager (SBM) at a Primary School within the Inner London Borough of Lambeth.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager, who is able to focus on providing financial support alongside the Headteacher and working closely with Governors to provide budget monitoring. It is important that applicants have previous experience working within the finance department of a school. Ideally the candidate will have worked for a School or Trust previously.

The position will require you to manage a Finance Assistant and provide support to the rest of the administration office with financial queries, also providing any necessary training to those in your team who might need it or join later on down the line.

For this role, you will need to have previous experience as a Finance Manager within a school or education setting where you have used FMS and other finance software such as Access. You will need a strong understanding of accounts and budgeting.

Key Details:
Role: School Finance Manager for a Primary School
Contract: Permanent
Pro-Rata Salary: £35,754 (based on working full-time) - Scale S02, Spine 27
Schedule: 36 hours per week - Monday-Friday - 46.6 weeks, including holidays
Start date: ASAP

As a Finance Assistant you will have:
• Extensive experience with RM Finance
• Strong IT skills .
• Financial management experience within a school
• Excellent time management
• Impeccable organisation skills
• Strong communication skills
• An enhanced DBS check
• Have an AAT, ACCA or CIMA certificate or a BA Honours in Accounting and/or Finance

What the school can offer:

• The opportunity to work as part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible start for all children
• Enthusiastic children with a love of learning, and their school community
• A committed staff and Trust
• Opportunities for professional development to ensure your success
• A parent community that is supportive of the school and its aims

Apply for this School Finance Manager role by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)


We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.


The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.


This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


Please note this role is not suitable for applicants who do not have the Right to Work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.


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School Finance Manager - Full Time - Lambeth - ASAP Start



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