Farrer Barnes Limited

Farrer Barnes is pleased to be supporting a leading independent school in the search for a Finance Manager.This is a wide-ranging and pivotal role with responsibility for staff management, financial and management accounting, reporting, cashflow management, compliance, and budgeting. The Finance Manager will ensure effective financial management across the school, maintaining strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role will also support senior leadership by providing financial insight, budgeting expertise, and strategic advice to ensure long-term financial sustainability.We are seeking candidates who can prioritise workloads effectively, maintain confidentiality, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate tact and discretion when dealing with others. A willingness to learn, work collaboratively, and contribute to the wider life of the school is essential.The successful candidate will be trustworthy, organised, discreet, and deadline-focused, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach and a collaborative leadership style. Key requirements: Proven experience in a finance management role Strong track record in team development Excellent budgeting and reporting skills High attention to detail Strong analytical and communication abilities Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel Desirable: Experience within the education or not-for-profit sector Professional accounting qualification (or qualified by experience) Working knowledge of VAT partial exemption This is a full-time position with a salary range of £50,000 - £55,000 , dependent on qualifications and experience.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

My client is an East London based Academy, looking to recruit a highly competent School Business Manager to lead the non-teaching functions of the school.This role holds responsibility for managing the overall business functions of the school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. You will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.In detail the role will involve: Leading the support staff with both direct and indirect supervision of different functions Overseeing financial management, health and safety, HR, compliance and administration Managing school budget and ensuring it is balanced, realistic and represents good use of funds Complying with financial reporting requirements and submitting statutory returns Heading procurement process, managing tenders and negotiating costs with suppliers Involvement with ad hoc school projects, to include a future building plan You will play a crucial strategic role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, driving the school's ambition and vision. There is plenty of opportunity to refine and evaluate processes and procedures to improve the support function. You will report directly to the Headteacher and quickly establish yourself as a key member of the school leadership team. Previous school business management experience is essential.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.