Finance Manager – Prestigious School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join one of Belfast’s most prestigious and historic schools. This opportunity has shown its head due to a retirement.

You will oversee budgeting, reporting, payroll, fees, compliance, and treasury management, ensuring sound financial control and sustainability. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will support strategic decision-making and provide expert guidance to Governors and stakeholders.

We’re seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong track record in financial management, team leadership, and exposure to HR principles.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an ambitious school community where your skills and insight will make a real difference.

Benefits:

• £55k – £58k salary

• 19% employer pension

• 38 days leave per annum

• Free on-site parking

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day finance operations including payroll, fees, and payments.

• Prepare detailed management accounts, projections, and cashflow reporting.

• Manage annual budgeting, financial statements, audits, and compliance tasks.

• Oversee payroll processes, staffing budgets, and salary reporting systems.

• Monitor pupil fees, handle debt recovery, treasury, and VAT returns.

• Manage finances for College’s retail arm, including VAT and reporting.

• Support departmental budgets, visa processes, parent communication, and governance.

• Provide HR support on contracts, employment law, and staff welfare.

Who we are looking for:

• Qualified accountant with broad post-qualification financial experience.

• Self-motivated, detail-focused, organised, with strong numeracy.

• Proficient in Excel, accounting software, online banking.

• Experienced leader; payroll, charity, education, GDPR knowledge.

Apply below or call Marc Norton at Artemis Human Capital to discuss full details in confidence.