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Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected Sheffield-based charity to recruit a Part-Time Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a flexible role within a rewarding charitable organisation. Working 14 hours per week, this position offers genuine flexibility. There is scope to work additional hours during busier periods, such as budget preparation (December to February) and year-end (March to April), with the option to reduce hours during school holidays if preferred. Hours can be worked across two full days or flexibly around school commitments. As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the charity's finance function, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, producing management information, preparing statutory financial information for the external accountants, and forecasting income from a variety of funding sources. You will work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to support the organisation's financial sustainability. What will you be doing? Manage and continually develop robust financial procedures and recording systems, using QuickBooks, to meet the requirements of a range of funders, working closely with the CEO, Fundraising and Monitoring Manager, and Trustees. Liaise with the Treasurer to support the effective financial management of the charity. Prepare and maintain the annual budget in collaboration with the CEO and Treasurer. Produce and present regular financial reports for the Senior Leadership Team, Management Team and Treasurer. Prepare and provide all financial documentation required by the external accountants to produce the annual accounts and complete the Independent Examination. Review and update the charity's Reserves Policy annually in conjunction with the CEO and Trustees. Manage all day-to-day financial activities, including bank reconciliations, invoicing, petty cash, payroll, pensions and employee expenses. Ensure financial procedures and internal controls are followed in line with the charity's Financial Procedures. Maintain accurate financial records and a clear audit trail. Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and processes. Keep up to date with changes to charity accounting standards and relevant financial regulations. What skills are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you will have: An AAT qualification. Previous experience working within the charity sector. Experience managing grant and contract funding across complex, multi-funded projects. Proven experience overseeing a finance function. Confidence working closely with Senior Leadership Teams and Boards of Trustees. What's on offer? Salary of 37,740 FTE (pro rata for 14 hours per week). Permanent, part-time position. Flexible working arrangements with additional hours available during busy periods and the option to reduce hours during school holidays if desired. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata). Hybrid working (50/50 split). Annual wellbeing allowance of 200. Five days' paid carer's leave for employees with dependants. If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to make a real difference within a respected local charity, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV or contact Inci Evcil for a confidential discussion. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

DSG Consulting Finance Manager - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in Slough to appoint an Interim DSG Consulting Finance Manager within the Finance and Commercial directorate. This role is suited to a qualified Local Authority finance professional with strong Dedicated Schools Grant / Schools Finance experience, alongside wider financial management, budget monitoring, statutory returns and stakeholder engagement. What's on Offer Rate: 400 per day PAYE / 540 per day Umbrella Contract length: 3-6 Months Hours: Full-time, 7.5 hours per day Location: Berkshire 2 day per week on site The Role The successful candidate will support the Council with DSG / education finance activity, while also providing wider finance management support across budget monitoring, savings, statutory reporting and year-end. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the management, monitoring and forecasting of DSG / schools budgets . Working with budget managers and senior officers to review pressures, savings and financial risks. Supporting statutory returns and government reporting linked to education finance. Providing financial advice, challenge and analysis to service leads and senior stakeholders. Supporting budget preparation, monthly monitoring, year-end and closure of accounts. Ensuring reconciliations, working papers and financial controls are robust. Advising on financial regulations, standing orders and local government finance procedures. Managing and supporting finance staff where required. About You You will ideally have: CCAB / CIMA qualification, or overseas equivalent - essential. Strong Local Authority finance experience. Experience in DSG, Schools Finance, Education Finance or Children's Services finance . Knowledge of DSG budget monitoring, forecasting, statutory returns and funding pressures. Experience working with budget holders, senior managers and external stakeholders. How to Apply If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your availability. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. INDSCGBR We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to 300. If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV to , including your details. T&Cs apply.

SEN Finance Officer - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim SEN Finance Officer to support the financial management of SEN/EHCP placements, High Needs funding and school/provider payments within Children's Services. This is a specialist interim finance assignment focused on budget monitoring, payment processing, reconciliations and financial support across the Statutory Assessment Service. What's on Offer Rate: 180 - 250 per day, negotiable depending on experience Contract length: 3-6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working - mostly remote, with office attendance around once per week Start: ASAP / subject to notice Interview: Online The Role The successful candidate will support the monitoring and management of SEN spend across support packages, placements, schools and education providers. Key responsibilities: Monitoring SEN/EHCP support and placement spend across High Needs funding. Maintaining accurate budget monitoring spreadsheets and financial records. Processing, checking and authorising invoices, purchase orders and payments. Producing High Needs funding statements and supporting top-up payment processes. Reconciling SEN budgets against financial systems and supporting year-end activity. Liaising with schools, special schools, independent providers, other local authorities, health and social care. Challenging incorrect charges and ensuring payments align with agreed panel decisions. Preparing reports, data and financial information for managers and senior stakeholders. About You You will ideally have: Experience within SEN/SEND finance, schools finance or High Needs funding. Local Authority experience, ideally within Children's Services or Education Finance. Strong experience with budget monitoring, reconciliations, invoices and payments. Good Excel and financial systems skills. Confidence liaising with schools, providers, other councils and internal stakeholders. An understanding of SEN/EHCP processes and the SEN Code of Practice would be beneficial. How to Apply If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. INDSCGBR We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to 300. If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV , including your details. T&Cs apply.

Sewell Wallis is excited to be recruiting for this South Yorkshire company again! Having placed with this client multiple times this year and received nothing but glowing feedback, we are excited that they're adding to their wonderful team due to the growth and expansion of the company! A part-time opportunity (24-30 hours per week) for a Finance Manager to join them and look after one of their successful Doncaster-based divisions! Happy to be flexible with the hours on offer, but this part-time role will be suited to someone looking for school hours - they are ideally hoping for 5 shorter days on site due to the collaborative element of the role with the wider department. Sewell Wallis genuinely loves recruiting for this organisation and we are excited to find a candidate who we know will be really happy within this role! What will you be doing? As a Finance Manager, you would be responsible for maintaining:- Sales ledger Purchase Ledger Credit Control Bank reconciliations Payroll Month end Assisting with management accounts where necessary What skills will you need? Prior experience in a varied role Ability to be on-site for the 5 days Excel skills (V lookups, Pivots) A can-do attitude with a great approach to working in a close knit and collaborative team What's on offer? Part-time - 24 - 30 hours per week, depending on the individual Flexibility over the hours worked to some extent (school hours would be ideally suited) A brilliant working environment with a growing organisation Apply below for this role, or for more information, contact Hannah To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Interim Finance Manager Featherstone - £50-55k 6 months OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Finance Manager to join a dynamic Multi Academy Trust. This role is pivotal in supporting the financial operations of multiple schools within the Trust, with a particular focus on business partnering, stakeholder engagement, and strategic financial oversight.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting Lead the financial management of the Trust's lead school, overseeing a budget of approximately £5 million. Initially responsible for the finances of two smaller schools, with scope to expand across the Trust. Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including detailed commentaries and variance analysis. Develop and maintain robust forecasting models and annual budgets in collaboration with school leadership teams. Ensure timely and accurate VAT returns and compliance with HMRC regulations. Maintain strong balance sheet controls, including reconciliations and financial integrity checks. Project Finance Oversee financial planning, monitoring, and reporting for capital projects, including a £3 million building works programme across two schools. Liaise with contractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure financial accountability and value for money. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to Headteachers, Deputy Heads, and senior leadership teams, providing financial insights to support decision-making. Monitor and advise on discretionary spending by school leaders, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and internal policies. Build strong relationships across the Trust to promote financial awareness and accountability. Audit & Compliance Lead the year-end audit process, preparing schedules, liaising with external auditors, and ensuring statutory compliance. Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures across the Trust. Person SpecificationEssential Proven experience in a finance role within education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment. Strong understanding of budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites. Experience with capital project finance and audit preparation. Desirable Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). Experience within a Multi Academy Trust or school finance environment. Knowledge of academy financial regulations and ESFA reporting requirements. #