Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Full time, 37 hours per week

Term Time plus 10 days

Grade 6 (£24,054 FTE, £21,100 Actual)

(Pay award due April 2023)

We seek a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic person to provide operational support to the Finance and Operations Manager in the day to day running of the Finance department.  

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuing compliance with financial regulations in respect of procurement, fees, account reconciliations, banking and petty cash. On behalf of the Operations Manager, you will monitor the whole school budget set at Finance Committee meetings, preparing monthly reports on variations.

The Team

You will join a small finance team reporting to the Operations Manager, however you will be an integral part of the wider Admin team who are a supportive, experienced body of staff. 

Staff wellbeing is high on the agenda at Bridlington School and you will have access

What we can offer You

It is an exciting time to join Bridlington School as we continue to strengthen relationships with other local Education providers including nearby Secondary Schools and Primary Feeders.

As a Local Authority school, you will be in regular contact with the finance team at County Hall and so you will have a network of colleagues externally. 

You will need to be suitably qualified for the role, but the school is willing to support CPD for the right candidate.     

About You

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of accounting procedures, a flexible and positive approach to work and the ability to adapt in a busy environment. You will:

·        Have Level 2 English & Maths

·        Be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success within a finance position

·        Have experience in payroll processes and reconciliations

·        Be qualified to at least Level 3 in accounting, school finance or other related discipline 

·        Be able to demonstrate resilience 

You will also have specific knowledge of school finances, accounting software packages and MS Excel.

Application Process

If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting an application,

please contact Sarah Knight on 01262 672593 Completed application forms should

be submitted via email to hr@bridlingtonschool.org.uk no later than 12 noon on

Monday 17th April 2023

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 17th April 2023

Interview Date: 20th April 2023 - if you have not heard from the school by 20th April 2023 please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.