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Your new companyPlease read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Hays is delighted to be working with a long-established, independent school who are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day to day financial operations. Fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Accountant who enjoys variety, working collaboratively and playing a key role within a forward thinking organisation.Finance ManagerQualifiedFull Time hours - Mainly on-siteRipponden - Halifax45,000Your new roleWorking closely with Finance & Operations, you will lead the finance function, producing accurate and timely financial information to support the school's strategic and operational goals. You will also have the opportunity to manage a small finance team whilst working closely with both support and academic staff.This role offers a varied and rewarding role; some of the key duties will be: Lead month-end processes and produce management accountsMaintain strong financial controls and oversee reconciliationsManage cashflow, banking, treasury and debtor controlSupport budgeting, forecasting and cost managementOversee payroll processes, staff benefits and financial HR dataPrepare audit files and support year-end and statutory accountsDrive process improvements across the finance functionLead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teamWhat you'll need to succeedThe right individual for this role would be someone who thrives in a varied role, enjoys working with a wide selection of people and values really making a difference within an organisation. xjdpvnf Some of the key things we require:Fully Qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalentUnderstanding of accounting within public or third party organisationsExperience within the education sector - Independent school sector desirableAdvanced Excel 'strong systems capabilityExperienced of producing detailed financial reportsExcellent attention to detail with a proactive and organised approach Confident communicator able to work with non-finance colleagues Focused on improvementsWhat you will get in return: Competitive salarySupportive and collaborative working environmentProfessional development opportunitiesPension and staff benefit schemesWhat you need to do nowIf this sounds like the job for you then please express your interest Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be