Finance Manager

Finance Manager Required (Staines)

• Job type: Full-time
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: Subject to Experience

Teaching Personnel are looking for an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join our friendly and supportive team. You’ll play a key role in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the school, ensuring strong financial control while helping us continue to provide an exceptional education for our pupils. The role is to start ASAP at one of our preparatory schools in Staines.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of our thriving independent school.

Working closely with the Bursar, you’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls and supporting the strategic management of the school’s finances. The role covers all aspects of school finance, including accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, management accounts, VAT and statutory compliance, funding claims and audit preparation.

We’re looking for someone with a recognised accounting or finance qualification (or who is part-qualified), excellent Excel skills and strong organisational abilities. Experience within the independent education sector and knowledge of AccountsIQ would be advantageous but are not essential.

At Teaching Personnel, you’ll join a welcoming, supportive team where staff wellbeing, professional development and collaboration are genuinely valued. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer generous benefits including a pension scheme, on-site parking, staff lunches and a vibrant staff community.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your expertise will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see below for Job Description and Person Spec and Application Form.

Please send your completed application to andrew.gilbert@teachingpersonnel.com or call the landline on 01183 271559 for further information

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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