Summary: The Finance Manager role at a reputable education institution in Edinburgh involves overseeing the financial operations of the organization. The position requires expertise in financial policy, account maintenance, budgeting, and compliance with regulations. This role offers a dynamic environment where the successful candidate will significantly contribute to the institution's financial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on general financial policy within the Institution;
• Maintain the financial accounts of the Institution in accordance with the charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and UK GAAP;
• Prepare the consolidated statutory annual accounts for the Institution, trading subsidiaries, and Alumni;
• Prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Bursar;
• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to budget and present termly management accounts to the Board of Governors;
• Prepare students' bills and collect all fees and extras;
• Pay all salaries and wages, including PAYE, Superannuation, National Insurance Contributions, and ensure compliance with regulations for P11D benefits in kind and PAYE settlement agreement;
• Administer pension schemes for both teaching and non-teaching staff;
• Scrutinise and pass for payment all invoices received in the Institution;
• Keep statistical records;
• Prepare forecasts for the future financial performance of the Institution;
• Advise on bursary funds and administer the assessments of income and assets prior to making bursary awards in conjunction with external advisors.

Key Skills:

• Professional Qualification: CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified;
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities;
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Salary (Rate): 65000

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other