School Finance Manager

Established. Full Time. Full Year. To start as soon as possible.

NYCC Grade J £30,451 - £32,910 per annum (subject to job evaluation)

King James’s School is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Finance Team within the heart of our vibrant, community focused, modern school. 

You will be an integral part of the finance team, leading the day to day finance processes and collaborating closely with the Director of Business Services and our Federated partner school to ensure compliance and value for money.  

Leading an experienced team within the Business Services Department, you will support the operation including school budget setting; reporting and monitoring; grant/funding compliance; departmental budget oversight; costing activities; quality assurance and generating accurate returns to the local authority to ensure the effective financial management and operations of the school.

The successful candidate must have an accounting qualification or extensive Management Accounting experience along with experience gained working in a school or similar charity setting, supported by strong financial business acumen.  You will also require good Microsoft Excel skills.

In return we offer a competitive salary, 24 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), access to a contributory local government pension scheme and other additional staff benefits.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post which will be arranged for the successful applicant.  

Completed applications must be submitted via email to:

recruitment@king-james.n-yorks.sch.uk by: Sunday 31st January 2021, 10.00pm.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.