This role is a one-year fixed-term position starting in February 2025. This role will play a key part in supporting the Interim Finance Manager in maintaining the school''s financial health through accurate data analysis, preparation of annual accounts, budgets, payroll administration, billing and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to ensure financial compliance, provide valuable insights to stakeholders through analytical reporting and support change initiatives. This role provides an excellent opportunity for growth within a collaborative finance team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to various areas of financial management, including compliance, payroll, and audit preparation, with opportunities to develop their expertise in school finance. Summary of Major Responsibilities Financial Reporting and Data Analysis: Assist the finance manager in preparing annual accounts, budgets, monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns Analyze and interpret financial data for budget holders and other team members Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data by regularly reviewing inputs from the Purchase Ledger Controller and the bookstore Produce analytical reports on financial data to provide insight and comparative benchmarks to the relevant stakeholders Payroll Administration: Support the Payroll Controller with compiling monthly payroll and maintaining accurate records Produce analytical reports on payroll ..... full job details .....