Finance Officer
- Recruiter
- THE RICHARD PATE SCHOOL
- Location
- Leckhampton, Cheltenham
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Aug 2018
- Closes
- 07 Sep 2018
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Foundation is looking for an outstanding Finance Officer who is highly motivated and organised to join our welcoming team.
In this varied role you will manage the day-to-day financial operations of the School and Foundation, alongside the strategic leadership of the Bursar and Clerk to the Trustees.
A start date soon after 1st November 2018 would be desirable to enable a handover with the current Finance Officer.
Finance Officer Duties:
- All finance functions including payroll, fees, purchases, management accounts, banking, analysis, reporting and charitable donations
- Supporting the Bursar in implementing a re-structure, including recruiting a junior role
- Preparing annual budgets and monthly reports using Excel
About us
Richard Pate School is an independent day school which is operated by Pate’s Grammar School Foundation, a charity established in 1574. We teach around 300 pupils aged 3 to 11 years old.
To be successful in this role you must:
- Have an accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or well experienced
- Have experience working in the education and/or charity sector
- Be enthusiastic about being part of a team, prepared to be immersed fully into school life
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be respectful of the Foundation’s aims and values
Why apply?
We offer a positive working environment with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training.
See below for our recruitment policies:
- Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure
The Richard Pate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must participate in child protection training and screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you’re interested in this exciting position please apply with our application form and CV below.