Schools Accountant/School Business Manager

6-7 months contract with a local authority  

Job Purpose

• This position has come about as a consequence of more schools purchasing support from the LA
  


• The successful candidate will be expected to support out range of schools based on the individual support the school has purchased.
  


• The focus is purely finance – not the wider role that SBMs normally have e.g health and safety
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Transactional support – payments, month end reconciliation, VAT submittal
  


• Strategic support – analysis of budgets and spend, including reporting to Governing Body and or headteachers
  


• Supporting the school to develop Deficit recovery plans
  


• Implementing of new finance systems -training
  


• Ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations in a professional manner
  


• Clear and concise communication skills –both written and oral
  


• Able to engage with stakeholders using persuasive language not confrontational
  


• Ability to work under pressure, juggling various priorities and timelines
  
  

• Experience with Schools Funding, ability to engage with and influence Heads and Governors with quality information and data for decision making is essential.
  


• Expertise in at least one of the following systems – ACCESS, RM, Sims/FMS is essential.
  


• Experience with national policy affecting funding in schools is essential.
  

• Educated to graduate level or equivalent, with management qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
  


• Degree level or equivalent qualification in Building Construction/Maintenance or contract management is desirable.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  


• Hybrid working: there will be opportunities to work from school and from home.
  


• The length of the role is dependent on the continuation of the schools purchasing of our services
  


• The role requires a DBS.
  

The closing date for this position is 5th May 2025.