Remote Schools Accountant / School Business Manager
CRA Group Limited, Slough
Remote Schools Accountant / School Business Manager
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CRA Group Limited, Slough
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 25 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 9d3cab4783ae4f8bbe4688d35959cd82
Location ref: Slough
Full Job Description
- 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, 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 Essential Experience Required
- 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. Essential Qualification Required
- 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.
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.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/remote-schools-accountant-school-business-manager-127020028