Business and Finance Manager – The Southwater Junior Academy

Job Details

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Contract Type: Full time, permanent, 52 weeks per year. We would consider a term time contract plus 5 weeks for suitably experienced candidates.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Southwater Junior Academy

Interviews: Week commencing 13/07/2026 or sooner

Reporting To: Headteacher

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective and efficient management of academy finances including all aspects of budget setting and monitoring, monthly Management Accounts, procurement, cash flow, VAT and invoicing.
• Responsible for effective management of Premises, HR and wrap around care in accordance with legislation and academy policies and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance of the Financial Standards in line with current legislation and the requirements of the Academy Handbook, DfE, Companies House, Charities Commission, HM Revenue and Customs, Pension providers and other organisations as required.
• Provide strategic guidance, leadership and management of the academy’s finances, advising the Headteacher and Trustee Body on all financial matters.
• Manage the day to day accounting procedures and recording of all financial transactions accurately on the academy’s finance system.
• Deliver audits across the business are completed in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure financial reporting to the headteacher, trustees and accountants are delivered accurately and on time.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the academy.
• Undertake continuous development and training to maintain the competencies required for the post.
• Operate in accordance with the Data Protection Act, the Health and Safety at Works Act, KCSIE and other relevant legislation as well as Academy and Trustee Body policies.
• Support the academy’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in school.
• Ensure policies and procedures meet the need of the academy whilst compliant with government and legal requirements.
• Actively contribute to the development of quality improvement programmes across the Academy.
• Deliver against additional duties appropriate to the post, as directed by the Headteacher and Trustees.

Full detailed job description for the role would be made available on receipt of an application.

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