School Business Manager

2 weeks ago

Westerham, United Kingdom Wayman Education Full time

**School Business Manager - Primary School - ASAP or January start**

We are currently working with a fantastic Primary School based in Biggin Hill, Kent. The school is looking for a Business Manager to join immediately or from January on a part-time basis.

The vacancy arises at a time of significant opportunity to be involved in shaping the direction of the School. As the School Business Manager, you will need to be good with people, inspirational, far-sighted, innovative, dedicated and commercially minded,as well as being part of the Heads team working alongside the office Manager.

The ethos and culture of Oaklands Primary Academy is welcoming and community focussed and one where your skills will be allowed to thrive, and your effort and dedication will be appreciated by governors, colleagues, parents and pupils alike.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**CANDIDATES’ PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE**

The Governors are looking for an exceptional individual who will possess the following qualities:

- Have a track record of strong financial management skills developed in senior positions and you could hold a recognised accountancy or business qualification.
- Be commercially minded with demonstrable entrepreneurial flair.
- Possess excellent inter-personal qualities, be able to relate to all school stakeholders and instil confidence in the school community.
- Be a good and confident communicator with well-honed written and speaking skills.
- Be energetic and enthusiastic in setting and delivering key strategic and operational goals.
- Have a keen eye for what is possible and have a passion for excellence.
- Be comfortable with change, constructive challenge and have a collegiate approach to the same.
- Have a proven track record of motivating and understand the need for continual improvement.
- Possess tact and discretion, have a firm but flexible approach, patience and a sense of humour.
- Willingness to go the extra mile in pursuit of success and excellence.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Finance and Accounting (in conjunction with the Finance Officer & Finance Assistant)**:

- Preparation of the annual budget, governor reports and final accounts to monitor progress for the approval of the Governors. Regular management of monthly management accounts
- Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure prudent financial management as well as full compliance with Local Authority regulations.
- Analyse financial performance and prepare reports for management and governors to assist with active financial planning.
- Advising on general financial policy and statutory compliance including Best Value
- Control the payment of all business expenditure and challenging procurement practices.
- Oversee the purchase of all goods and services for the School.
- Scrutinise and pass for payment all invoices received in the School.
- Ensure that the financial transactions in the school are carried out in an appropriate manner and that the financial regulations of the Local Authority, Department for Education and the School are observed.
- Completing VAT returns and other statutory returns as required Including CIF & other ESFA returns
- Ensure the School has adequate insurance cover at all times to include but not limited to, buildings and equipment cover, employer’s liability, personal accident, travel insurance, public liability and other relevant cover and seek professional advice onthe quantum and scope of all aspects of insurance cover at each annual review (as a minimum).
- Manage the relationship with the School’s auditors and all professional advisers.
- Manage the payroll services for all school staff including the management of the pension schemes and associated services. (currently provided by Liberata)
- Manage and lead on the month-end procedures
- Produce year end Accounts and reports in conjunction with ESFA and Auditors
- Be responsible for planning, monitoring and the submission of Academies Budget Forecast return to ESFA and Auditors
- Monitor Nursery Income from Local Authority and chase any anomalies, including new extra 15 hours funding
- Prepare Asset register and ensure all new acquisitions have been entered and movements monitored and updated.
- Management of financial programmes including SIMS FMS and HCSS budget software
- Hold regular meetings with the Head.
- Oversee School Dinner ordering, meals Income and manage debt collection policy
- Oversee School Clubs finance
- required.

**Contracts Management**:

- Manage the Schools Contracts file and provide updates to Head/Governors as required.

**School Management and Governance**:

- To work directly with the Head teacher in the preparation of associated materials, to attend when needed governor meetings

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