Wishford Education (Group) LimitedSN13 0ES
Finance Business Partner
OVERVIEW
Working within the central finance team, the Accountant will be the Finance Business Partner for a number of schools within the group, with ownership of termly billing process, overview of transaction processing and responsible for all reporting into the group consolidations.
Responsibilities include :
- Management
- Business Partnering including Sales, Purchase, and Nominal Ledgers
- New Acquisition Support
Responsible to : Finance Director and Head of Financial Operations
Hours, Salary & Benefits :
Hours : Based at the group’s Support Office in Corsham, Wiltshire with regular travel to schools, this is a part-time (32 hours per week), year-round role.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed at application and interview.
EV scheme with OctopusCycle to work scheme and shopping discountsMeans tested staff discountAccess to the group’s counselling schemeAccess to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7Discretionary Christmas stand downPersonal accident at work coverFlexible working patterns, with remote / hybrid working availableJob Description : Management :
To deputise for the Head of Financial Operations in her absence.To manage the finance assistants and ensure that they follow the finance procedures and complete the tasks required on a timely basis.Business Partnering :
Be the allocated Finance Business Partner, working with the school Heads and School Business Managers, responsible for school financial management which includes :
To oversee that the billing timetable and processes are adhered to for allocated schools.Prepare / review fees and fee illustrations and relevant correspondence prior to communication with parents.Oversee confirmation of all eligibility funding codes and ensure parents are sent timely communication regarding codes close to eligibility end date.Review debtor balances on a regular basis and ensure that appropriate action is in place to collect overdue fees.Oversee all sales ledger postings to ensure they are made to the correct nominal codes and these are consistent across the group.Oversee that the purchase order procedure is being followedReview payment runs and authorise in line with delegated authorities.Oversee all purchase ledger postings to ensure they are made to the correct nominal codes and these are consistent across the group.Nominal Ledger :
Review the daily bank reconciliations.Prepare monthly management accounts including comparative data and explanation of variances.Produce reforecasts for the full year outturn throughout the year, providing narrative to movements and assumptions.Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations.Prepare and process journals as required to ensure the management accounts properly reflect the trading position of the group.Oversee the finances of development projects if relevant.Manage the fixed asset register for each school.New acquisition support :
Support the Head of Financial Operations with the integration of new acquisitions into the group where applicable to your allocated schools / region.Support the implementation of new processes and systems, to include testing, data cleansing, data migration and training.Work with staff in school to ensure early adoption of finance processesOther :
Provide requirements for external auditors annuallySupport the VAT lead with preparation of the VAT returnSupport the Head of Financial Operations and Finance Director with ad hoc analysis and to make changes to working methods to reflect legislative and other changes.Person Specification :
The successful candidate will have the following qualities :
Honesty and integrityAmbition, energy, enthusiasm and commitment.A positive can-do attitude and willingness to be hands-on.Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.A desire to achieve the very highest standards in everything they do.The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience :
A qualified accountantAn ability to work under pressure, achieving a high level of accuracy and with an eye for detailExcellent time-management and task-management skillsA good knowledge of excel and experience of working with finance systemsProven experience of working both independently and as part of a team.Experience and knowledge of VATExperience within a school or the education sectorFull details can be found in the job description.
To apply, please fill in The Group’s Application Form, and email it to HR@wishford.co.uk.
Wishford Schools (Group) Limited
25-27 High Street
Corsham
Wiltshire
SN13 0ES
J-18808-Ljbffr
