Cheltenham Ladies' College Finance Manager 18 month Maternity Cover 43,500 - 50,000 plus excellent benefits and holidays Reporting to: Financial Controller We are looking to bolster our finance team with the appointment of a Finance Manager , on an 18 month contract to support with the maternity cover of our Fees Accountant. This role will also driving process improvements and support with accurate VAT reporting as we navigate new legislation applied to all Independent Schools. The role is suitable for a qualified accountant, who is proactive and enjoys a broad range of tasks, including transactional and reconciliation, and is proud to provide a high level of internal and external customer service. Meeting deadlines and keeping calm under pressure is essential, as is prioritising own workload during busier periods. Good working knowledge of VAT is required, and experience of partial exemption would be advantageous. You will have experience of working in a small and busy finance team and be able to work independently using your own initiative and collaboratively as part of the wider team. You will be willing to undertake tasks that support the success of the team and College operations as a whole. Key Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for sending termly fees and other fee related invoices in line with College agreed timeframes and responsible for the addition of fee extras to invoices in a timely and accurate manner. Perform reconciliations of all charges raised. Assisting departments with any queries relating to recharges and performing robust reconciliations to ensure all balances have been captured, chasing outstanding charges where necessary. Prepare the monthly and termly direct debit collections for the collection of fees and additional charges. Lead the weekly fee debtors meeting with the Financial Controller and Finance Director, adhering to internal policies and assigning escalation steps to ensure the timely recovery of all amounts contractually owing to College. To support with the review of College bursary applications from prospective and current parents, ensuring all financial information provided agrees to supporting documentation. Ensure a high level of customer service is provided to all parents and colleagues of College, by providing prompt and timely responses to all emails and phone calls in a professional and accurate manner. Please contact Nicola Shaw nicolashaw@morgan-law to receive an application pack and to talk in more detail re this opportunity