School Bursar
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8QP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 195f1e2b-e384-4fd3-9c69-36f7821bbf02 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
§ Prepare financial reports for the Head teacher and Governing Body, including management accounts, budget monitoring and variance analysis.
§ Lead on the development and management of the school’s annual budget and three-year financial plan.
§ Maintain a strong financial control environment within the limitations of a small administrative team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective risk management.
§ Carry out all aspects of transactional finance, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, purchase-to-pay process, invoicing, bank reconciliations, VAT and month-end processes.
§ Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records in line with statutory and audit requirements.
§ Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider, thoroughly review the monthly payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
§ Complete and submit all statutory financial returns accurately, on time and in compliance with Department for Education (DfE) requirements.
§ Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and financial regulations.
§ Serve as the main point of contact for external and internal audits, coordinating and supporting all audit activities to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
§ Undertake other tasks as directed by the Head teacher or Governing Body that are commensurate with the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Strategic Support
§ Advise the Head teacher and Governors on financial strategy and sustainability.
§ Provide input into procurement decisions and ensure value for money in all financial activities.
§ Contribute to funding bids and income generation strategies.
§ Attend Governor committee meetings.
Person Specification
Essential
§ Significant experience in financial management and accounting.
§ Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
§ Strong understanding of budget preparation, monitoring, and financial planning.
§ Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
§ Confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
§ High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including advanced Excel knowledge/skills.
§ Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
§ Experience working in an education or academy setting.
§ Knowledge of school financial systems (Sage 50, Arbor, ParentPay).
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
§ Opportunity to make a real impact in a small, community-focused primary school.
§ Flexible, part-time working (3 days per week, term time only).
§ Fully remote role with supportive school leadership.
Further details about the role
About Us
We are a small, friendly, and vibrant single-form-entry primary academy dedicated to nurturing a caring and inclusive environment where children thrive.
Our vision is that all children will achieve their full potential, with holistic support, whilst they enjoy, own and drive their learning, gaining self‐respect, self‐esteem and self‐belief.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactiveaccountantto plays an important role in the financial management and strategic planning of our school. This hands-on position involves responsibility for day-to-day financial operations as well as supporting the Head teacher with financial stewardship and decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled finance professional, who is looking for a flexible, part-time role with a meaningful purpose in the education sector.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
§ Prepare financial reports for the Head teacher and Governing Body, including management accounts, budget monitoring and variance analysis.
§ Lead on the development and management of the school’s annual budget and three-year financial plan.
§ Maintain a strong financial control environment within the limitations of a small administrative team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective risk management.
§ Carry out all aspects of transactional finance, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, purchase-to-pay process, invoicing, bank reconciliations, VAT and month-end processes.
§ Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records in line with statutory and audit requirements.
§ Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider, thoroughly review the monthly payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
§ Complete and submit all statutory financial returns accurately, on time and in compliance with Department for Education (DfE) requirements.
§ Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and financial regulations.
§ Serve as the main point of contact for external and internal audits, coordinating and supporting all audit activities to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
§ Undertake other tasks as directed by the Head teacher or Governing Body that are commensurate with the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Strategic Support
§ Advise the Head teacher and Governors on financial strategy and sustainability.
§ Provide input into procurement decisions and ensure value for money in all financial activities.
§ Contribute to funding bids and income generation strategies.
§ Attend Governor committee meetings.
Person Specification
Essential
§ Significant experience in financial management and accounting.
§ Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
§ Strong understanding of budget preparation, monitoring, and financial planning.
§ Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
§ Confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
§ High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including advanced Excel knowledge/skills.
§ Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
§ Experience working in an education or academy setting.
§ Knowledge of school financial systems (Sage 50, Arbor, ParentPay).
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
§ Opportunity to make a real impact in a small, community-focused primary school.
§ Flexible, part-time working (3 days per week, term time only).
§ Fully remote role with supportive school leadership.
Further details about the role
About Us
We are a small, friendly, and vibrant single-form-entry primary academy dedicated to nurturing a caring and inclusive environment where children thrive.
Our vision is that all children will achieve their full potential, with holistic support, whilst they enjoy, own and drive their learning, gaining self‐respect, self‐esteem and self‐belief.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactiveaccountantto plays an important role in the financial management and strategic planning of our school. This hands-on position involves responsibility for day-to-day financial operations as well as supporting the Head teacher with financial stewardship and decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled finance professional, who is looking for a flexible, part-time role with a meaningful purpose in the education sector.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.