Finance Manager - Education - Part-Time (30 Hours per Week) Permanent

Finance Manager Part-Time (30 Hours per Week) Permanent Year-Round Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (0.8 FTE) Location: Wokingham Area An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established independent school. This permanent, year-round position offers 30 hours per week and would suit a finance professional seeking a varied role with both operational and strategic responsibilities. Working closely with the Bursar and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective financial management of the school, providing accurate reporting, supporting financial planning and maintaining robust financial controls. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day financial operations of the school Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and variance analysis Support annual budget setting and ongoing financial forecasting Monitor departmental budgets and provide financial guidance to budget holders Manage fee billing and credit control processes Oversee the school''s payroll function Prepare VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance Support the preparation of year-end accounts and annual audit requirements Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with relevant regulations Develop meaningful financial reporting and KPI information for senior leaders and governors Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and systems Support and develop members of the finance team Work collaboratively with ..... full job details .....