CloudStone Education Services
Location
North London | United Kingdom
Job description
We are looking for a Bursar to work within a supportive and family-orientated school located in Brent. The school is open to home-based working and would consider this for the right candidate.
The role
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management, organisation, and efficient operation of the schools:
- Administrative systems
- Financial management and accounting processes
- Payroll systems
- Site maintenance and promises services
- Business partnerships, funding, and the community
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide termly budget monitoring reports to the Headteacher alongside regular accounting and monitoring to external parties and agencies
- Liaise with auditors and deal with queries to implement any recommendations to meet legal requirements
- Be responsible for overseeing the use of the official ordering system and ensure expenditure is legitimate
- Oversee all cash handling ensuring safety and is in line with the school code of financial practice
- Maintain cash flow projections for current and future years
- Oversee the settlement of supplier invoices in a timely manner
- Oversee Administration tasks
- Oversee Catering costs and expenses, liaising with the chef where necessary
- Manage Business partnerships & funding.
The ideal candidate:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is desirable.
- Familiarity with financial software and systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Adaptable and able to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Job tags
Salary
£40k - £60k per annum
