Total 6 Manager level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in BD4 0AA

Office Manager
Band 8/SO1 SCP 17-25 (Actual salary £25,499-£30,074)
Permanent, term time plus 5 days
37 hours per week


A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Office Manager to join Knowleswood Primary School.

Knowleswood Primary School is a two-form entry primary school for children aged 3-11 years old. All staff at Knowleswood Primary School and Exceed Academies Trust are committed to supporting our children and the local community, whilst going above and beyond to provide an environment for learning and personal development to overcome individual challenges and allows opportunities for children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

The successful candidate will be working in a fully inclusive primary school setting. They will be required to ensure the smooth running of the school office, which has direct involvement with staff, pupils and parents, and deliver high quality and professional support to all departments of the school. They will be the key point of contact for the school and will be required to foster good relationships, both internally and externally.

Knowleswood Primary School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.

The successful candidate will;

• Lead an Administrative Team in the delivery of admin support and services to staff, students and parents.
• Oversee the administrative office and the delivery of outstanding admin support to colleagues and senior leaders.
• Manage complex data and information while ensuring that school systems are kept up to date.
• Maintain critical school records and databases, ensuring confidentiality is maintained where necessary, but meeting the Academy’s statutory responsibilities, including to external organisations such as the DfE.
• Oversee the departmental budget, seeking best value and propriety in purchases and financial transactions to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing HR and recruitment processes, including recruitment of temporary and supply members of staff.



The essential requirements for this role are;

• Minimum of GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills including telephone/reception skills
• Experience of supervising or managing staff
• Experience of working in a school office environment at a senior level
• Experience using Microsoft Office and complex databases with excellent IT skills
• Fluency of the English Language at an Advanced Threshold Level

Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 12 noon

Interview date: Friday 15th November 2024

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Ryan Lewis, Headteacher, on 01274 778177 or office@knowleswoodacademy.co.uk. Further details about our school can also be found on our website www.knowleswood.co.uk

If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so by submitting an online application.

CVs or applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Interim Finance Manager/Accountant

Middlewich

£45K - £55K (DOE)

6-9 month FTC

My client is the UK's leading school playground company who are passionate about improving play experiences. They are now on the lookout for an Interim Finance Manager/Accountant to join them on a 6-9 month FTC.

Key Responsibilities – Interim Finance Manager/Accountant

• Budgeting & Departmental Analysis
• Cashflow projection and analysis.
• 12 Month rolling forecasting KPI reporting
• Business performance reporting
• Presenting the monthly and quarterly financial reports of various units and departments.
• Implementing a Power BI and dashboard reports.
• Setting balance sheet reconciliation are up to date
• Monthly P&L Analysis
• Audit support
• Year-end accounts production and liaising with external accountants.
• Ad hoc reporting

Qualifications & Experience – Interim Finance Manager/Accountant

• ACCA/CIMA qualified (or part qualified with experience)
• Worked within the engineering/manufacturing industry
• Experience of using XERO software
• Strong interpersonal skills, meticulous planning skills and a result orientated mindset.
• Current and up to date experience with management accounts and financial accounts.
• Solid experience in SME’s across sectors and strong financial reporting experience.
• Experience in budget management and able to plan and report on variance analysis.
• Able to produce detailed financial reports and present to the board and communicate company needs to the wider business and stakeholders.

On offer:

• 6 – 9 month fixed term contract
• £45K - £55K (DOE)
• Company Bonus Scheme (after probation)
• Reward & Recognition Scheme
• In House Gym
• Frequent Training & Team Building Days
• Healthcare Cash Plan & EAP
• Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays (with a Christmas shut down)
• Flexi time

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on 01453 829778 or send a copy of your CV to harry.waller@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

What skills and experience we're looking for

As the Finance Manager, you will support the Head of Academy through the provision of financial support and information, directly or with the support of other members of the administration team. You will ensure the academy’s financial management is sound and procedures are adhered to with relevant reports submitted to the central Delta finance department in accordance with deadlines.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

The academy is a 3 to 11 primary school situated on the outskirts of Bradford serving a culturally diverse population. Lower Fields Academy has a reputation in the community as a nurturing school where all our pupils receive a high quality education. We are extremely lucky to be based in stunning and extensive grounds which help to provide a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities.

We feel passionate about providing our young people with memorable experiences, the best outcomes and the widest opportunities. We place our learners’ individual needs at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves in our adaptability and willingness to engage fully with our students, their parents and the communities they live in.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days(subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
• Financial: offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
• Lifestyle and Wellbeing: discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Motoring: access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
• Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

Further details about the role

Term time only plus 3 weeks

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are delighted to be working with an amazing organisation who are looking to recruit a Finance Manager (term time only). If you are looking to join a small close-knit finance team, then this could be the role for you! As the finance manager, you would support the Head of Academy through financial support and information.

The core duties of this role:

• You will manage the processing of orders, invoices and payment for goods and services, using the Trust's chosen finance software.
• You will ensure purchase order and/or invoice related queries are dealt with speedily and effectively and are appropriately authorised.
• You will manage the daily running of the Petty Cash account, issuing cheques and handling cash.
• You will ensure procedures are followed in collecting, receipting and banking all monies received.
• You will produce a monthly variance analysis of the actual terms of the budget.
• You will develop 5-year forecasts using HCSS in conjunction with the central Delta finance team.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess an AAT level or have the relevant experience. You will also need experience of using accounts and budgetary software, whilst also using Excel/Word. You will certainly need experience working in a busy finance department.


What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available.
Discounts
Pension scheme
Online GP

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Job Description

Head of Finance Services (Strategy)

Are you ready to help improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire?

That’s what we do, and we are looking for a dynamic Head of Finance Services who will be responsible for leading on Finance Strategy.

The Head of Finance plays a key role in the development and delivery of sound financial management within the Council.

The role, supporting the Executive Director - Finance and Corporate Resources, leads the delivery of Strategic Finance services for the council, providing sound financial support and advice across all council services. The Head of Finance (Strategy) leads on the development of the council budgets, and on management and financial accounting. You must have a proven track record of delivery of organisational budgets as well as leading and directing a team to deliver Finance service outcomes.

Requirements

This post has been politically restricted in terms of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Recruitment Checks

As part of our approach to good practice and safer recruitment we carry out a number of pre-employment checks for example, Identity, Asylum and Immigration and employment history.

Legislative Information

The preferred candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Responsibilities

Please apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The Individual

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An exciting opportunity has become available for you to join a retail manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Blandford, Dorset in a standalone position as a Finance Manager on a permanent basis offering a salary between £30,000 and £40,000.

This is a great opportunity to work in a standalone all-encompassing finance position where you will be working closely with the Managing Director and supporting in additional projects.

As a Finance Manager, your duties will include:

• End to end processing of the purchase ledger and sales ledger;
• Production of month-end accounts to strict deadlines;
• Balance sheet and bank reconciliations;
• Weekly and month payroll calculations for 32 employees.

The suitable candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy

• Experience working in a similar position;
• Able to work in a stand-alone finance role;
• Working towards a finance qualification or qualified by experience;
• Happy to complete transactional duties alongside month-end responsibilities.

Additional benefits and information for the role as a Finance Manager:

• Free parking;
• Opportunity to learn new responsibilities;
• Friendly and close-knit working environment.

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