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Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Marylebone Boys School

Westminster

  • £25,000 - £28,000 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
29 April 2020

Job overview

Reporting to:

School Business Manager

Terms: 

Permanent, term time (38 weeks) plus 15 additional days (9 days in the summer holidays and the equivalent of 6 days in either the holidays and/or term time, which may include evening functions, at the school’s direction)

Hours of work: 

Monday – Friday 8.00-17.00

Salary: 

£25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience

Start date: 

Monday 11th May 2020

Main Purpose of Job

To prepare timely monthly management accounts and other financial reporting, and ensure financial systems and processes comply with school regulations and achieve value for money.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• To provide efficient and effective support to the Business Manager in the preparation of the school’s monthly management accounts and other financial information

• To ensure that financial procedures are followed by all staff

• To maintain the accuracy and validity of the accounting system

• To maintain the confidentiality associated with financial support services

• To line manage other members of the school finance team where required

Duties associated with the Key Responsibilities

• To assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and other financial reports and the completion of financial returns as required by the Business Manager, Head Teacher and/or Chair of Governors.

• To monitor expenditure against the agreed school budget meeting regularly with budget holders.

• To assist the Business Manager prepare monthly management reports for the Governing Board which detail year to date and the forecast end of year position.

• To complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.

• To undertake other month end procedures to ensure the school’s financial transactions have been correctly reconciled in a timely manner.

• To be responsible for the monthly payroll reconciliations including all casual and overtime claims.

• To assist the Business Manager in the monthly VAT reporting.

• To ensure the effective management of the school’s financial records and accounting systems.

• To assist with the timely processing of all purchase invoices and the preparation of regular BACS payment runs for all of the school’s suppliers within appropriate time limits and ensuring all audit requirements are fulfilled.

• To maintain the fixed asset register in line with the Governors’ requirements and ensure it is updated regularly.

• To ensure effective debt management control highlighting concerns to the Business Manager.

• To ensure the Governors’ procurement rules are always applied in respect of all orders ensuring best value in line with the finance policy.

• To ensure compliance with Trust financial regulations and keep up to date with relevant legislation.

• To monitor the operation of policies concerning procurement and prepare reports if required.

• To liaise with external and internal auditors when visiting the school as required by the Governors.

• To be responsible for all financial and management controls for the letting of premises.

• To assist the Business Manager with the preparation of any business plans or other business development opportunities.

Other Duties

• To promptly deal with relevant correspondence and maintain an efficient system for all data

• To participate in any staff review/performance management processes involving identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others.

• To contribute to finance and other policies as and when appropriate

• To undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this post as required by the School Business Manager 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for someone who has experience in bookkeeping and financial processing and who is keen to learn and shape this role. 

Please download the candidate information pack below for a detailed breakdown. 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

• The deadline to apply for this post is 5.00pm on Wednesday 29th April, however we will interview candidates upon receipt of suitable applications, therefore early submissions are encouraged. Interviews will still take place despite any school closures. 

• Contact us if you would like more information about the school or the position on jobs@maryleboneschool.org.

• Complete the application form fully, including the separate supporting statement (maximum 2 pages).

• Send your applications to jobs@maryleboneschool.org  or apply via the TES.

Interview process 

• Interviews will still take place despite any school closures. 

• We will only interview candidates who provide two satisfactory referees. 

• The interview process will include an interview and a series of finance tasks to complete.

• We will inform all invited candidates of the outcome of their application and offer feedback to those who are unsuccessful.

Attached documents

About Marylebone Boys School

Our History & Ethos

Marylebone Boys' School is a Free School which opened in September 2014. We have 600 boys in Years 7-11 and a mixed sixth form which launched in 2019.

We are an inner-city boys’ school with a cohort of over 49% Pupil Premium students. We are an academically rigorous school with an emphasis on good behaviour, commitment to learning and outstanding teaching, where knowledge is valued and available to all who are prepared to work for it. Expectations are high for all pupils. Those who need extra time and support will be helped and expected to achieve their full potential. Our motto is “studio et industria”, which can be translated as “through application and hard work”.

Academic rigour

Marylebone Boys’ School is an academically rigorous school. We believe that knowledge and skills are available to all who are prepared to work for it. Furthermore, we believe in setting of high expectations for all students, within a framework which is tailored to meet the distinctive needs of different groups of learners.

From day one of Year 7, we believe it is essential that our boys are offered a deep grounding in core academic subjects by engaging with essential GCSE skills as well as subject specific knowledge and understanding. We believe that this acquisition of high level knowledge combined with the application of core skills is an important partnership. Every pupil will strive to achieve the EBacc qualification, and master a wide selection of academic subjects through a five year curriculum.

Furthermore, it is our core belief that the boys will be equipped with knowledge and skills that will enable them to succeed in every aspect of their life at secondary school and beyond. For us, this means delivering an academic curriculum, as well as a Period 6 enrichment programme consisting of enrichment and intervention.

Location

We are based in a new building located in the heart of the prestigious Paddington Basin area built by Westminster City Council. We are just a stone’s throw from Paddington Station with all the benefits of Crossrail as well as the existing Underground and National Rail connections.

We also have a specialist sixth form building dedicated to teaching post-16 education with brand new classrooms in close proximity on North Wharf Road.

CPD

CPD is at the heart of our vision for teaching and learning at MBS. We aim to instil love for learning and improvement in our staff as well as our students. We are constantly aiming to improve our CPD offer and tailor it to the needs of our growing community.

This year we have employed a Lead Practitioner of Teaching & Learning in order to provide meaningful support and opportunities for teachers in a developmental way. We have also opened up new avenues for leadership development opportunities so that we can build leadership capacity across the school, this includes a Leadership Development Course aimed at aspiring and current middle leaders.

Our CPD programme works in conjunction with our Quality of Education cycle, teaching and learning priorities and appraisal policy and includes; dedicated twilight sessions rooted in one of Teaching and Learning core priorities, whole school INSET days, strategy groups focusing on literacy, SEN, curriculum development and pastoral care.

Pre-appointment checks

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a number of safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, and once in post, receive further training and updates.

Further enquiries

If you would like further information our current vacancies, the school or any other questions, please contact the Headteacher's PA on jobs@maryleboneschool.org.

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