Finance Manager

The College is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance in the effective management of the College's financial operations. This is an exciting time to join Loreto College’s Finance team in a new role, which has been established in response to sustained College growth to ensure our finance function continues to provide efficient support. The postholder will lead a small team and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing and compliance with Financial Regulations. You will have line management responsibility for the Finance Office staff, including appraisals and assessment of training needs, and manage the day-to-day work allocation, supervision and development of Finance Office staff. You will assist the Head of Finance with end of month procedures, prepare monthly accounts, budget statements and financial reports, ensure control account reconciliations are completed each month, and ensure the accurate transfer of payroll data to the finance system. Maintaining awareness of financial developments and financial protocols with the DfE and other funding bodies is integral to the role. Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme". Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college.” Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in