Head of Finance and HR (Bursar)

apartmentGosfield School placeHalstead calendar_month01/04/2025

Gosfield School, a thriving Independent School near Halstead in Essex, is seeking to appoint a Bursar to join the school’s leadership team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced management accountant with an exceptional work ethic and the flexibility required to work within a small non-teaching team and lead the finance team.

The successful applicant will sit on the school’s Finance, Grounds and Premises and Safety and Compliance Committees and will be a member of and work closely with the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

Experience with Sage or similar accounting systems and a formal accountancy qualification are essential.

Finance Responsibilities:

Developing Financial Policies
Budget Management and Forecasting
Financial Accounting
Production of Management Accounts
Treasury Management
Financial Compliance
Procurement and Expenditure
Oversee Payroll and Fee Billing
Oversee stock control
Overseeing the school uniform shop

Bursarial Duties will also be undertaken or overseen by the successful applicant. These include liaison with external HR advisors, working closely with the school's admissions team, employment contract lead and IT and Estates teams. Close liaison with the schools SLT when parental issues arise is also an expectation.

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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