Interim Finance Manager

Preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and all balance sheet reconciliations

Monthly forecasting and headcount reconciliation

Annual budgeting

Payroll preparation for submission to external payroll provider

Supervising a finance assistant in completing the purchase ledger function

Sales ledger management, including invoice preparation and credit control

Performing ad hoc reconciliations as required

Maintaining and updating financial information in nursery management software

Processing applications for government nursery funding

Ensuring accuracy and reliability of all financial data

Responding to parent billing or finance queries promptly and professionally

Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including nursery leadership, parents, registrars, childcare voucher providers, and the wider finance team