Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations within the school and ensure compliance with all statutory financial requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take responsibility for the financial systems and ensure compliance with the Academy, DfE, Company and Charity financial regulations. Duties will include payroll, monthly management accounts, budgeting and cost analysis, monthly and year-end financial accounts, VAT returns, liaising with the auditors and HMRC. The ideal candidate will be proactive, show initiative with excellent organisational skills and be able to communicate well at all levels and with key stakeholders.

In return we can offer you:

25 days annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years

Competitive salary and generous Local Government pension scheme

A tailored induction programme

Bluesky professional development scheme with the possibility of funding for additional qualifications.

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Wellbeing Programme including counselling

Employee benefits such as Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership and on-site gym.

Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

CSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation.

We are fully inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates.

Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.