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Finance Manager

Dedicate Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1AX, England

Salary

£42,000 - £47,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Dedicate Recruitment is partnering with a historic independent school in West Kent to find a Finance Manager to lead a small finance team.
  • The role involves overseeing two finance staff, preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and contributing to financial planning.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in financial management, preferably in the education or charity sector, with knowledge of charity accounting and VAT being desirable.
  • The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management and offers a salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per year.
  • This hybrid position offers benefits such as free lunches during term time and gym access, and requires a car driver due to the location.

Dedicate Recruitment is pleased to be working in partnership with this lovely, historic independent school in West Kent, seeking a Finance Manager to lead this small team.

Set in stunning grounds, you will report to the Director of Finance & Operations and be responsible for the effective management of the schools' financial operations.

Duties include:

  • Oversee a team of two finance staff ensuring accurate processing of income, expenditure, payroll and banking.
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts and cashflow forecast
  • Ensure compliance with the charities SORP, Companies Act and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Leading on internal audit review
  • Contribute to fee setting and investment plans

The successful candidate will bring a strong track record in financial management, ideally within the education or charity sector. Knowledge of charity accounting (SORP) and VAT in the independent sector is desirable.

You will be highly numerical, analytical and can bring solutions. Expert IT skills essential.

Hybrid working, this is an all year through position with hours of work 8am - 4pm, or 9am - 5pm.

Benefits include free lunch during term time and use of the gym. Due to the location, a car driver is essential for this post.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 16th November 2025.

Interviews w/c: 17th November 2025

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