Bursar

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Prepare budgets, management accounts, and cash flow forecasts
• Monitor school fees, invoicing, and collections
• Oversee payroll and payments
• Support the annual audit and ensure VAT compliance

Operations

• Help maintain school buildings and facilities
• Manage insurance and operational processes
• Support improvements to financial systems and processes

Governance

• Attend meetings with the Senior Management Team and governing bodies

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Maintain risk assessments and fire safety records

HR Administration

• Prepare staff contracts
• Support pay reviews and reporting (including gender pay gap reporting)

Person Specification

Essential

• (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience (PQ/Qualified)
• Experience preparing budgets, management accounts, and forecasts
• Strong communication skills with non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Experience managing or supervising staff

Desirable

• Experience working in a school or similar organisation

Salary

• Approximately £55,000-75,000, depending on experience.