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Finance Manager

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Schools Finance Manager
Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance or Accounts Manager to join their team within the education sector.
Main responsibilities:
- Maintaining strong financial processes and supporting the Bursar in key financial functions
- Preparing monthly management accounts
- Prepare weekly supplier payment schedules, bank reconciliations, annual budget preparations, order processing, purchase orders, petty cash
- Follow up on outstanding payments / fees, insurance renewals & lease agreements
- Handle staff expenses and reimbursements
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Requirements:
- Accounting qualification preferred (Qualified or part-qualified)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is essential
- Strong finance background, preferably with an accounting qualification, and be confident in financial process implementation
- Strong financial acumen with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with strong administrative skills


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