Financial Director for Multi-School Enterprise

4 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom OAK TREE SCHOOLS HOLDINGS LIMITED Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Director to lead our finance team at Oak Tree Schools Holdings Limited, a group of four private schools in Loughton, Essex.



As a key member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for managing the financial activities of the company, including the management of the accounts department and the preparation of financial reports.



Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:




  • Managing the financial accounting activities, ensuring that ledgers accurately reflect money coming in and out of the company.
  • Coordinating the preparation of management accounts, monthly reports, and cash flow forecasts.
  • Providing financial reports and analysis to the senior management team, including profit and loss statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Managing the cash flow forecasting and preparing monthly cash flow reports, KPIs, and budgets.
  • Liaising with stakeholders, including accountants, bankers, and HMRC.
  • Assisting the Group Bursar with the administration of the monthly salaries, pension scheme, and school budgets.
  • Supporting the Accounts Administrators with the reconciliation of bank statements and posting to Sage.
  • Managing the Barclaycard and Amex transactions and monitoring changes in charges.
  • Supporting the Accounts Administrators with the administration of fee invoices and schedules.
  • Processing payments by credit/debit card and chasing fee payments as necessary.
  • Producing accurate VAT records and submitting monthly VAT returns within HMRC expected timeframes.


Requirements

The successful candidate will have:




  • ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
  • Extensive knowledge of local laws, taxes, licenses, finance, and accounting practices.
  • Experience in a finance environment working with management accounts.
  • Advanced knowledge of Sage Accounts and MS Excel.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • The ability to prioritise workload and multitask.
  • Flexibility to work extra hours at peak times.


Benefits

The role comes with a competitive annual salary of £48,000, company pension, 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays, free parking, and free eye tests.



The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced and innovative environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.



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