Finance Officer Dorset Studio School

2 weeks ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

Dorset Studio School has a vacancy for a Finance Manager to join the team. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for ensuring high standards of financial integrity within the school. You will manage the monthly and year‑end financial processes required of the school, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook. You will manage financial planning along with the Assistant Principal (Finance & Business), Principal, and Senior Leaders to ensure effective strategic decision making. You will also work with best practice and implement any new standardised processes and procedures. Key Responsibilities Ensure timely production and issue of financial reports, cash flow forecasts and returns Prepare the monthly management accounts Prepare the monthly financial reports, analysis and updates for the Local Governing Body Prepare the annual budget and reforecasts for approval by the LGB Take responsibility for the academy’s accounting procedures, ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to within the academy Maintain finance filing systems, ensuring that records are suitable for audit purposes Line‑manage the school’s finance staff, including arranging appropriate training and development, conducting induction, probation and performance‑management reviews Work with the Assistant Principal (Finance & Business), Principal and senior leaders to ensure effective financial management, adherence to budget and strategic decision making Identify and pursue income‑generating activities (bids and grants) Work with the SENCO to secure high‑needs funding Drive forward change and initiatives which promote regularity, propriety, value for money and best standards Please contact the school on 01305 443600 for an informal discussion or visit. Further Information Dorset Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in the school. The selection process includes at least two references from previous and current employers and may involve background checks to confirm the validity of the information supplied. The school values diversity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, in line with the UK Government Safer Recruitment Guidelines. This role is UK based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. About Us The Dorset Studio School is a thriving 11‑16 secondary school situated within the superb facilities and exceptional teaching environment of the Coastland College (Kingston Maurward) estate. The school has recently opened a second KS4 site on the beautiful Poundbury development within the county town of Dorchester. As a relatively young school, we provide a ‘twenty‑first‑century’ education to students wishing to pursue careers in the land‑based sector or other fields such as equine, veterinary science, environmental science, agriculture or travel. Our curriculum is demanding, with most students working towards nine GCSE qualifications, complemented by phased work‑experience commitments that develop both soft and technical employability skills. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr

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