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Remote Schools Accountant/School Business Manager

Remote Schools Accountant/School Business Manager

Cra Group Recruitment And Payroll • Bournemouth, England
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
  • Remote
Job description

6-7 months contract with a local authority


Job Purpose



  • 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


Key Duties/Accountabilities



  • 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.


Additional information to note



  • 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.


The closing date for this position is 5th May 2025.







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