Finance Manager

New Appointments Group

We are supporting an East Kent client from within the education sector in the recruitment of a permanent Finance Manager.

Your daily commute will see you living in one of the following towns – Sittingbourne, Dover, Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone, Herne Bay, Whitstable or Thanet area.

The package includes a competitive salary, hybrid working 1 day a week, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and a fantastic working environment.

The role will include work on year-end accounts, VAT submissions, creating budgets/variances and overseeing the organisation’s financial processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing financial systems to maintain/monitor the effective operation of the organisation.
• Produce strategic business plans, providing advice and expertise on finance matters.
• Produce statutory annual accounts and preparation of preparation annual budgets.
• Produce finance monitoring reports, including income/expenditure against agreed targets.
• Manage the VAT accounting and returns.
• Prepare three-year financial forecasts for recommendation.
• Control and manage the debtors.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and cash flow.
• Manage all contracts including tendering, T&Cs and ensuring quality of service/cost.
• Prepare data for staff salaries ready for the payroll company.
• Prepare for annual financial audits, liaising with External Auditors.
• Manage the purchasing of all goods and services with proficiency.
• Management of a member of the finance team.

To be proficient in this role, you will need:

• Professional accounting qualification (full or part qualified).
• Accounting/Finance experience within the education sector is an advantage but not essential.
• Proven experience in producing financial forecasts, budgets, management reports, cash flow and other financial analysis.
• Experience of managing VAT accounts and returns.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, with an enthusiasm for continuous service improvement/personal development.
• UK driving license.

The successful candidate is expected to undertake a DBS for this position.

Please note this position is only suitable for candidates who are already able to live and work in the UK without restriction.

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