·        Advising on general financial policy and, in conjunction with the Headmaster, preparing the School's Business Plan.

·        Preparing annual estimates of income and expenditure

·        Preparing the annual budget in conjunction with the Headmaster

·        Monitoring income and expenditure in relation to budget and presenting regular management reports on them

·        Keeping the accounts of the School and in conjunction with the School's accountants ensuring the preparation of Income and Expenditure Accounts and Balance Sheets

Managing the school bank account and any investments

Scrutinising and passing for payment, where appropriate, invoices and statements of account

Pupil bills and fee collection and other dues

Salary payment including PAYE, Superannuation and National Insurance

Keeping analyses of costs and other statistical records

Preparing financial appraisals of particular projects

Dealing with the Schools income tax and rating assessments

Recording and monitoring Departmental spending

Liaising with the Schools accountants when they audit our accounts

Dealing with the schools caterers as required

Health & Safety

The Finance and Estates Manager is the schools Health & Safety Officer and, as such, is responsible to the Headmaster & Governors for ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements to include:

Contributory Pension scheme

5 weeks annual leave

General Management and Administration

Attending meetings of the Governing Body and delegated Governor Committees and taking minutes where appropriate

Chairing the Risk Management Committee

Supervising the Schools insurance in all forms

Maintaining contact, where appropriate, with the Statutory Authorities and with other organisations

Appraising the work of the Accounts Manager on a regular basis

The overall responsibility for school transport

Preparing and drawing up contracts of employment for teaching and non-teaching staff in accordance with such terms and conditions as may be from time to time laid down by the Headmaster and Governors

In consultation with the Headmaster, formulating, implementing and complying with and ensuring the compliance of all members of the non-teaching staff with the Rules of the School and any legislation for the time being in respect of employment protection, discipline, data protection, equal opportunities, sexual harassment and health and safety at work

Buying - either directly or indirectly the principal commodities for consumption or use

Being responsible for the security of the sites

Maintaining contact, where appropriate, with the Statutory Authorities and with other organisations

To act as Company Secretary

In liaison with the Headmaster, dealing with staff accommodation and the letting of property to school employees and third parties

Administering contracts, including those for building works, plant, catering, property letting, fire protection and security systems as required

Ensuring that all works are carried out within preset budgets as agreed with the Headmaster



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