Financial Controller - Education Salary 45,000 - 55,000Based in KewOffice-Based RoleA highly regarded group of Independent Schools is seeking an experienced School Financial Controller to join their finance team based in Kew. As the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the full finance cycle, including financial reporting, budgeting, management accounts, fee billing, supplier payments, and compliance. While supported by a finance assistant for day-to-day processing, you must be confident in undertaking hands-on finance tasks as needed. This is a great opportunity for a qualified individual to oversee and manage the finance function for a division of schools within the Group.Key Responsibilities Include:Oversight of financial accounting and reporting across assigned schoolsPreparation and review of monthly management accounts with budget commentaryManagement of tuition fee billing cycles, direct debit collections and reconciliationsCommunication with parents regarding fee payments, including resolution of queriesMonitoring and collection of school fees and management of debt recovery processesOversight of supplier payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and value for moneyMonthly and year-end reconciliations of all control accountsPreparation of VAT returns and ensuring compliance in income and expenditure treatmentLiaison with HR and payroll to ensure accurate financial reporting of employment costsPreparation of financial forecasts and support of school ..... full job details .....