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Payroll Officer - JKS Head Office Salary - up to £45,000 per annum Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Payroll Officer/ Assistant within Hospitality JKS Restaurants are seeking a Payroll Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Payroll Officer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency so every employee gets paid correctly and in a timely manner. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of payroll principles, and exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration, hospitality experience and excellent communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Payroll Processing Execute end-to-end monthly payroll processing. Ensure all payroll changes in salaries and tronc are up to date. Prepare and analyse tronc notes and spreadsheets. Assist with end of payroll reporting. Process court orders and make corresponding deductions. Ensure accurate recording and management of holidays and absences. Reporting and Analysis Ensure rotas are completed on a weekly basis and help prepare weekly staff costs reports. Reconcile monthly payroll to weekly rotas, providing analysis behind the variances to the Finance Team for monthly management reporting. Report to management on payroll issues and changes. Prepare and maintain monthly tronc reports. Liaise with HR and Operations teams regarding any ad hoc payroll changes and deductions. Ensure accurate generation of reports such as P60s, P45s, etc. Audit and Reconciliation Work with the Financial Controller to first design and implement, then conduct regular internal audits to ensure accuracy in payroll records. Reconcile discrepancies and collaborate with relevant departments to resolve issues promptly. Compliance Management Ensure statutory payments are processed correctly and compliance with all payroll tax regulations. Stay up-to-date on UK payroll and tax law changes. Help implement the new tronc legislation policy and assist with monthly reports and queries from employees. Assist with preparation of P11Ds. Assist with ONS surveys and HMRC queries. Maintain compliance with National Minimum Wage Legislation. Maintain records to comply with auditors and government legislation. Communication and Support Serve as the key point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees. Offer managers guidance and assistance in understanding payroll policies and procedures. Administer S4 and Paycircle HR and Payroll systems. Liaise with external providers to maintain positive relationships The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience as Payroll Officer/ Assistant or similar role in hospitality. In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, regulations and compliance standards. Essential understanding of HR policies and processes related to Payroll. Great attention to detail and able to maintain high level of accuracy in their work. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficient Excel skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Company: Yongdao CF Trading Ltd. Location: Unit 6 - Index House, Midhurst Road, Liphook, GU30 7TN, United Kingdom Salary: £39,000 – £45,000 per annum Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Company Yongdao CF Trading Ltd. is a technology-based financial services company specializing in the development and provision of intelligent trading tools and solutions for participants in the futures and foreign exchange markets. Our core products include self-developed EA (Expert Advisor) strategy systems based on quantitative models and AI algorithms. While we do not provide regulated financial services or investment advice, we focus on empowering clients through advanced tools and strategic consultation. Key Responsibilities -Provide product-focused consultations to individual and institutional clients, helping them understand and effectively utilize our trading systems and intelligent tools. -Act as a key point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries about strategy logic, backtesting principles, and system functionality. -Support business development by identifying potential customers, nurturing client relationships, and promoting the company’s technology solutions. -Collaborate with the product and technical teams to communicate user feedback, suggest feature enhancements, and improve user experience. -Maintain records of client interactions, update CRM systems, and contribute to sales strategy planning. -Stay informed on macroeconomic trends and forex/futures market developments to better relate our tools to client needs. -Ensure all communication and activities remain within the boundaries of unregulated services and comply with applicable UK standards. Requirements -Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. -Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a consultative sales mindset. -Familiarity with financial markets, especially FX and futures trading. -Experience in B2B or B2C solution selling is highly desirable. -Basic understanding of quantitative trading or algorithmic strategies is a plus. -Proactive, client-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months) Team: Finance Reports to: Finance Director Location: Office-based Salary: Up to £32,000 About White Cube: White Cube was set up by Jay Jopling in 1993 as a project room for contemporary art. The gallery has since grown into one of the most influential commercial galleries in the world, representing internationally renowned artists such as Georg Baselitz, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Mona Hatoum, Anselm Kiefer, Liu Wei, Park Seo Bo, Doris Salcedo and Jeff Wall. White Cube’s exhibition programme extends across locations in London, Hong Kong, Paris, New York, Seoul and online. Since its inception in 1993, the gallery has exhibited the work of many of the world’s most highly acclaimed contemporary artists. Role Overview: We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate management of invoices, expenses, and supplier payments. The role requires someone who can manage a high-volume workload efficiently while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail. You will play a key role in ensuring that supplier relationships remain strong and that financial records are well-maintained for compliance and reporting. Key Responsibilities: • Receive, review, and process supplier invoices and employee expenses using Concur, Compleat, and Sage. • Ensure invoices are correctly coded, authorised, and entered into the accounting system. • Match invoices to purchase orders where applicable. • Verify inventory details for artwork-related invoices and ensure costs are accurately posted. • Check for missing information, such as artwork references, and follow up as necessary. • Prepare weekly payment runs and ensure all payments are made accurately and on time. • Reconcile supplier statements and promptly resolve any discrepancies. • Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and respond professionally to queries. • Approve and process invoices under set thresholds. • Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring they align with company policies and travel guidelines. • Ensure all receipts are itemised and correctly coded before final approval. • Assist in maintaining and improving the expense management system (Concur). • Perform weekly reconciliations for bank accounts across multiple entities and currencies. • Cross-check that payments and receipts are correctly posted in the system. • Update currency exchange rates for relevant accounts. • Ensure supplier and expense data remains up-to-date and accurate. • Reconcile VAT statements with paid invoices and support international VAT reporting requirements. • Maintain organised and complete records for audits and compliance purposes. • Monitor the finance email inbox, ensuring all queries are addressed or allocated promptly. • Assist with adding suppliers and maintaining codes in the financial systems. • Provide support to the wider Finance team as required, including training staff on processes. Skills and Experience: • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role is essential. • Proficiency with financial systems such as Concur, Compleat, and Sage. • Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy. • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage tight deadlines. • Demonstrated ability to process a high volume of transactions efficiently and effectively. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. • Experience in handling international VAT and multi-currency accounts is a plus.

We’re Hiring a Bookkeeper & Accountant! Our company is expanding, and we’re looking for a highly skilled Bookkeeper and Accountant to join our team. This is not your average role – we need someone sharp, experienced, and confident in their ability to manage our finances with precision and discretion. The Role • Bookkeeper & Accountant: You’ll be handling our financial records, ensuring accuracy, and keeping everything running smoothly. • Confidentiality is Key: We’re a private business, and our financial data is strictly confidential – you must understand the importance of discretion. • Fast-Paced Environment: Our business moves quickly, and you’ll need to keep up, stay organized, and be proactive in managing accounts. What We’re Looking For • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • Proven experience in bookkeeping & accounting – we need someone who knows their numbers inside out • Confidence in handling accounts independently, without constant supervision • A strong understanding of financial reporting, tax compliance, and business finance • Someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and efficient • A professional who values integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality Why us? • Competitive salary – we pay for talent • A dynamic and growing business with long-term opportunities • A supportive but results-driven environment If you’re ready to take on a role where your expertise is valued, and you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our success.

Job Description / Roles - Oversee day to day smooth running of the business - manage recruitment staff; delegate tasks ensuring timely completion - monitor competence ensuring targets are met - inspire recruitment staff to strive for high quality standards & to achieve business objectives - ensure adherence to all compliance guidelines, Agency’s policies & procedures and in particular seamless recruitment process, as well as ensuring staff's mandatory training is upto date - handling of complaints and queries are dealt with in a timely manner - seeking feedback on staff and the standard of care - implement and maintain procedures/office administrative systems. - Ensure smooth running of payroll every week, checking/processing of timesheets as well as resolving any payroll issues raised by agency staff and payroll/finance staff in a timely manner. - Device/Maintenance working systems that ensure efficient team work - Ensure all data and on computer systems is upto date/relevant and secure. - take charge of HR by ensuring ongoing recruitment of the right candidates with right skills & experience - organise interview/induction programmes/inhouse training - Ensuring seamless Agency Worker registration including Enhanced AccessNI check and NISCC registration - Seek appropriate references - Ensuring agency workers’ supervision/appraisal is completed within the stipulated timeframes - Maintain upto date records and sound record keeping incl. clients' records and agency workers records. - Take lead in seeking and securing contracts with Nursing Homes, Care Homes, Residential Care Homes, Supported Living, Hospitals, etc - Seek and secure permanent placements for Overseas Nurses & Healthcare Assistants - Take charge of marketing and advertising to develop the business via Social Media etc (have the ability to compose adverts, write and share social media posts that stand out) - Overseeing that monthly reports (incl. RQIA reports) are completed and accurate. - Maintaining traceable stock levels of uniforms and stationary. - Drawing up on-call rota - Set/chair/attend meetings - Maintain good relations with clients and agency staff ** Requirements** · Attention to detail · Excellent organisational skills · Reliability and discretion; you will often learn of confidential matters · Effective communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills · Problem solving skills · Initiative · Thorough and methodical approach to tasks · Leadership and the ability to ‘make things happen’ · Budgeting skills · Strong business development skills · Handling of emails and Website queries, Facebook; Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp · Excellent telephone manners · Excellent computer skills and Social Media interactions/connections · Capability to complete paperwork appropriately, efficiently and effectively · Sound geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland in relation to business opportunities · Capability of working to Performance Indicators and Targets · Adaptability Benefits · paid leave 28 days · Option to inclusion into our company pension scheme - NEST · Hours of work are Monday – Friday · On call duties will be necessary · 30 minutes lunch break · Opportunity to be paid commission/Bonus Qualifications / Experience: -A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade A-C to include Mathematics and English or relevant NVQ Level 2 -Bachelor’s degree in business management -HNC/HND or equivalent/higher qualification in an administrative related field and 2 years’ experience in a clerical/administrative role -NVQ level 3 in administration and 2 years' experience in a clerical/administrative role. -BTEC qualification plus 2 year's relevant experience -Two (2) years relevant work-based experience. This experience could be within healthcare administrative environment or recruitment and selection. -Use of Microsoft office applications (E.g., Excel, Outlook, Word) essential.

Job description Position Details Full-time Permanent Monday to Friday Experience & Qualifications • Preferred A-Level or equivalent qualification • Required Accounts & Office Experience of 3 year+ Job Description ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT, FINANCE This is a role where the applicant will be expected to support the team by performing accounting and finance administrative level tasks. Payable and Accounts Receivable related tasks and a knowledge of bookkeeping would be essential. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Report to the Head of Finance and offer support and collaboration with the other Finance team members • Ensure that supplier invoices are posted and coded correctly • Bank reconciliations. • Assist in collecting payments on all outstanding accounts by letter, email and phone. • Allocation of invoices and payments to the relevant customers and suppliers. • Creating ad-hoc Finance reports • Assisting with internal Finance related queries COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE: • This role requires a minimum 3 years accounting experience Finance/Operations/Administrative team also welcome • Ideally the applicant will have or be currently studying numerical based qualifications either at A-Level or higher (started AAT desirable) • A good understanding of debits & credits, purchase ledgers and sales ledgers. • The applicant must be IT literate (Microsoft Office apps), numerically minded, a logical thinker and good at problem solving • Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills • A collaborative approach to working with others and be committed to an inclusive environment Position: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Negotiable Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: • Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: • London, NW10 7GJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: • Accounting: 3 years (required) Language: • Fluent English (required) Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

We're seeking an experienced Bank Technician to join our team. As a payments and core banking expert, you'll be responsible for ensuring seamless transaction processing, integrating with various banking systems, and providing technical support for our banking operations. Key Responsibilities: 1. Transaction Processing: Manage and monitor transaction processing for various payment types, including SEPA, SWIFT, and domestic payments. 2. Core Banking System Integration: Integrate and maintain connections with core banking systems, such as Finacle. 3. API Integration: Develop and maintain API integrations with various banking systems, including N26, Starling Bank, and Solaris Bank. 4. Technical Support: Provide technical support for banking operations, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. 5. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage risk associated with transaction processing and core banking system integration. Requirements: 1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 2. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in banking technology, payments, and core banking systems. 3. Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of: - Payment systems (SEPA, SWIFT, etc.) - Core banking systems (Finacle, etc.) - API integration and development - Banking regulations and compliance - Risk management and security measures 4. *Skills* : Proficient in: - Programming languages (Java, Python, etc.) - API development and integration - Database management (Oracle, MySQL, etc.) - Operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) 5. *Certifications* : Relevant certifications, such as ITIL, Agile, or banking-specific certifications. Nice to Have: 1. Experience and familiarity with banking systems and their APIs. 2. Knowledge of cloud-based banking platforms: Experience with cloud-based banking platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure. 3. Certifications in banking and finance: Additional certifications, such as CFA, FRM, or banking-specific certifications. What We Offer: 1. Competitive salary*: A highly competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. How to Apply: If you're a motivated and experienced banking technology professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume and cover letter to me .

Key Responsibilities: Platform Operations & Optimization: Support the operation of our real estate resource platform, ensuring seamless user experience, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing platform functionality. Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with marketing and IT teams to improve platform usability, address client needs, and contribute to product development. Market Data Analysis: Analyze real estate market data, trends, and customer feedback to generate insights that drive strategic decision-making and business growth. Business Strategy Development: Work closely with the management team to formulate and implement new business strategies based on data-driven insights. Process Improvement: Identify areas for operational improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and business performance. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing support and guidance in utilizing our platform to maximize their real estate operations. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field. Experience in business development, client relationship management, or strategic consulting, preferably in real estate or technology sectors. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market trends and translate data insights into actionable strategies. Proficiency in data analysis tools and CRM software, as well as Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Ability to manage and optimize platform operations, with experience in SaaS or online platforms being an advantage. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-driven approach. Fluency in English and Mandarin (preferred) to effectively support a diverse client base.

About Us: Asus Energy is a startup provider on solar energy solutions, dedicated to helping homeowners and businesses reduce their energy costs while promoting sustainable living. We specialize in high-quality solar panel installations, battery storage, and energy efficiency solutions. Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Solar Sales Representative to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating leads, educating customers on the benefits of solar energy, and closing sales. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about renewable energy and eager to grow in a fast-paced industry. Key Responsibilities: Identify and generate leads through various channels, including referrals, cold calling, door-to-door sales, and networking. Educate potential customers on the benefits of solar energy and how it can reduce electricity costs. Conduct site evaluations and assess customers’ energy needs. Prepare and present customized solar solutions tailored to each client's property and budget. Manage the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to closing the deal. Collaborate with the installation team to ensure seamless project execution. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, government incentives, and financing options. Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets. Qualifications & Skills: Sales Experience: 1-3 years of experience in sales, preferably in solar, real estate, home improvement, or related industries. Communication Skills: Strong ability to engage, persuade, and build relationships with potential clients. Self-Motivated & Goal-Oriented: A proactive attitude with a drive to succeed. Technical Understanding: Basic knowledge of solar energy systems Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address customer concerns and provide customized solutions. Valid Driver’s License: Reliable transportation for in-person client visits . Why Join Us? Competitive Compensation: Base salary + Uncapped commission opportunities. Growth Opportunities: Career advancement in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry and as a startup, management opportunities will arise quickly Impactful Work: Help homeowners and businesses save money while promoting a greener planet.

Job Title: Bookkeeper Company: Online Accountant Ltd Location: London Job Type: Full-Time About Us: Online Accountant Ltd is a leading provider of accounting services based in Newham London, helping businesses manage their finances with efficiency and accuracy. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team and support our clients with their day-to-day financial transactions. Job Responsibilities: Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, reconciling accounts as needed. Prepare and manage invoices, payments, and expense reports. Reconcile bank statements and financial records to ensure accuracy. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports. Manage payroll processing and related reporting duties. Collaborate with accountants and other financial professionals to support client needs. Maintain an organized filing system for financial documentation. Stay up to date with relevant tax regulations and compliance requirements. Requirements: Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role. Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks. Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and financial record-keeping. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently. Experience with payroll processing is a plus. Bacholer in Accounting & Finance, MBA or similar qualifications. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Flexible working hours. Opportunity to work remotely. Professional growth and development opportunities. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers and financial accuracy, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

The main objective of the Key Account Manager is to act as a bridge between the Customer and Crystal staff and suppliers including ground and Management. The Account Manager will maintain and expand relationships with important clients and will work closely with various business departments in order to maintain and further develop the relationships with the key accounts. The Account Manager will be responsible for the achievement of KPI’s for the operations field team and work strategically with the SMT to execute the delivery of profitable contracts. Duties and Responsibilities Account Management: The Account Manager will be tasked primarily with managing and maintaining the key client accounts. You will be responsible for assessing, clarifying, and validating the customer needs on an ongoing basis, maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings that are up to the business’s standards. In this position, the Account Manager leads solution development for the identified improvement areas, coordinating involvement of any relevant business personnel. In conjunction with senior management, the Account Manager will also take part in the strategic account planning process in which departmental financial targets, performance objectives, account management standards, and critical milestones over specific periods of time are decided upon as follows · Ensure all the projects (daily cleaning, deep cleaning,) are profitable and prepare and submit monthly project report with analysis. · Responsible for all project generates positive cashflow available to be reinvested in the provision of high-quality services to our customers and generate yearly budget and submit monthly budget and management report for every monthly · Effective management and development of the operations team to ensure the delivery of the quality and cashflow objectives. · Carry out regular site visits and encourage Operation teams with their efforts support them and build relationship with Customers and operation team and be responsible for training the operation team. · Carry out Health & Safety checks and equipment checks on systems maintaining regular certification and validation to meet standards · Work with finance team to provide information on staff hours, suppliers queries and any HR issues affecting the contract performance in agreement with eth Customer · Input on costing and pricing from Site Visits to help bid team prepare their response Analytics: The Account Manager will also play an analytical role where he/she will prepare detailed proposals/quotes depending on each consumer’s requirements. The Account Manager will also review target achievement and create reports for senior management, which will facilitate the creation of informed account management decision-making and strategy formulation. In this position he/she will also prepare pricing documentation for the business’s products/services and secure appropriate approval from senior management prior to sending commercial proposals to key accounts. Collaboration: The role is also collaborative, the Account Manager will closely be working with the customer support and accounts departments in an effort to meet account performance objectives as well as the key accounts’ expectations through complimentary cross-functional efforts. The Account Manager, as mentioned, will also work closely with operations management teams in the service delivery and execution of new accounts and customer liaison and feedback regularly to report to senior team, to include accounts of financial requirements and meet with account management standards. Other Duties: The Account Manager will handle related duties as are necessary for the proper management of key accounts and duties assigned to him by the Senior Management team at Crystal FM Communication Skills: Communication skills are a major requirement of this position. The Account Manager is tasked with handling high-value business clients and should, therefore, be able to consistently address those consumer concerns while offering clear, concise, and understandable responses to their prompts. Consumers feel unfulfilled where communication is ambiguous/vague or incomprehensive and, therefore, it is absolutely necessary that the Account Manager possess outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal form. These skills are also necessary in the drafting of reports that she presents to senior account management for decision making and strategy formulation. He/she should, therefore, be in a position to convey even the most complex information in simple and clear language and in a manner that is convincing. Communication skills will also come in handy in facilitating smooth and efficient collaborative initiatives. Interpersonal Skills: The Account Manager must be a committed and goal orientation individual, be consumer/service-oriented, have a positive can-do attitude, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, be a calm and patient individual who is able to accommodate difficult customers, work comfortably in a fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, be highly adaptable to change, and demonstrate composure under pressure and uncertainty People Skills: People skills are also necessary for the position. People skills are what will make her likable and relatable. People skills will enable the Account Manager to establish strong and meaningful connections with consumers on behalf of the business, which will lead to their inclination to keep bringing their business to the organization. In addition, great people skills will enable the Account Manager to pull in additional key accounts and, therefore, expand the business’s customer base and sales volume in the process. · Basic Support for Staff and Finance Ø Collect Submission of working hours in excel from Suppliers and Ops teams for fortnightly for payroll with clearly showing if its working hours, holiday booked, bank holiday and sick days. Ø Work with Ops teams to ensure all the staffs are DBS checked and compliant including uniform checks Ø To carry out recruitment and place adverts to screen and interview candidates when needed Ø Completing the HR process like disciplinary, appraisal, redundant, TUPE with the support of Peninsula and Finance team Ø Help the Ops teams with the materials and equipment that are on the budget and record usage of the existing inventories. Ø Regular site visits to staff and customers · To contribute to the company’s staff incentive processes, bonus schemes, rewarding and appreciating staff, carrying out regular appraisals and supporting staff with identified potential to realise and achieve their full potential within the company.

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the Northeast the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Main purpose The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance, and administration. They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership teams to focus on teaching and learning. Duties and Responsibilities Leadership · Be responsible for line-managing site and administration support staff, including carrying out long-term resource planning and managing the end-to-end recruitment process, appraisal, and professional development · Implement school-wide changes and allocate resources in line with school improvement plans, putting policies and procedures in place and communicating them to staff · Take all decisions in line with the vision and values of schools, and encourage others to do the same · Implement a marketing plan for schools, which utilises school websites, signage, the prospectus, and communications with current and prospective parents Financial management · Oversee the security and reconciliation of cash in hand and debtors on a day-to-day basis, ensuring money is banked, money owed is collected, and clear records are kept · Ensure value for money within procurement of goods and services in line with Trust policy · Manage school’s lettings offer · Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the administration department, delegating tasks to finance/office staff where appropriate Human resources · Maintain the staff absence data in the Trust HR system · Ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with employment law · Advise on HR issues within schools and liaise with the external HR provider Health and safety · With headteachers and premises teams, supervise the maintenance of the school site · Manage the school’s compliance with health and safety regulations, and put in place processes and procedures to ensure the safety of the school · Organise health and safety training for staff Compliance · Manage school’s compliance with statutory obligations, and advise others on the relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements · Track all local school policies and ensure they are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule Administration · Keep records in accordance with the Trust’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times · Provide administrative support for headteachers and the governing body · Support the data protection officer with ensuring data protection compliance and helping the school community understand how to comply with data protection law Safeguarding · The school’s business manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date it was drawn up. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. You may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with your role. Woodeaton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment, and the offer made to the successful candidate will be subject to and conditional upon n enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, including a minimum of two references, one of which should be from the applicant’s most recent employer. As part of our recruitment process, we will require you to fill in an overseas check and self-declaration prior to interview. *We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the closing date. Person specification criteria qualities Qualifications and training · A degree or other relevant qualification - ideally in accountancy, business management or a related discipline (Desirable) · A school business management qualification i.e., Level 4 diploma in school business management (Desirable) · Accountancy qualifications or health and safety training (Desirable) Experience · Successful management experience in a school, or in a relevant field outside education (desirable) · Line management experience · Contributing to staff development · Working with children or young people · Experience of human resources or data protection Skills and knowledge · Good financial management skills · Excellent attention to detail · Previous use of PSF(Iris), BPS (Orovia), Arbor (Desirable) · Effective communication and interpersonal skills · Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others · Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders · Understanding data protection and confidentiality Personal qualities · Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the schools and getting the best outcomes for all pupils · Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty, and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity, and reputation of the schools · Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively · Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times · Commitment to safeguarding and equality · Embraces change well · Deals with difficult situations effectively