Finance Manager - Hounslow, United Kingdom - Reed Accountancy

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Description

The main function of the role is:

  • To provide professional management and leadership of financial services for the Trust
  • To provide effective support for accurate financial monitoring of all Trust activity
  • To produce monthly management accounts and the consolidated financial statements
  • To ensure compliance with Trust financial regulations and the Academy Trust Handbook
  • To oversee all payroll activities.

Finance

  • To supervise the School's computerised finance accounting, the placement of orders and managing the Financial Management Systems.
  • Maintain distinct reserves in the financial systems and allocate income and expenditure in accordance with policies.
  • To ensure all funding, both restricted and unrestricted, is received and accounted for correctly.
  • To manage weekly processing, including review and authorise payment batches.
  • To supervise the processing of all invoices in line with the school financial procedure.
  • To be responsible for cash flow projections and all elements of cash handling including collections and disbursements, banking and security, fundraising and school trips.
  • To maintain and oversee all bank accounts including the School's credit card/s, completing monthly reconciliations and reporting banking errors to her/his Line Manager.
  • To prepare the School's Annual Budget and review and update as necessary i
  • To be responsible for the Cashless System and Payment website
  • To ensure accurate VAT accounting and payment and that VAT reclaim returns are submitted monthly.
  • To coordinate the annual audit, liaising with all parties involved, agree the timing for audit visits with the Business Manager
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close including posting of accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
  • Ensure internal and external financial reporting deadlines are met

Payroll and Pensions

  • To be responsible for the completion and management of the School's Payroll, ensuring all forms including timesheets, new starter/ leaver/ variation forms and annual returns are submitted within required deadlines.
  • To ensure that all financial data required for payroll, the Teachers' Pension and Local Government Pension agencies is submitted
  • To produce a monthly trial balance and supporting schedules, resolving any accounting discrepancies and irregularities including reconciliations.
  • Preparation of a monthly set of management accounts and agreed budgets and undertake specific reporting and analysis of financial performance as requested by SLT and Governors.
  • To be responsible for the School's Asset Register ensuring that it is maintained and regularly updated.

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