Finance
Aims
To ensure all schools manage finances and resources effectively, so that they can deliver the best education for all children.
Benefits for BWMAT schools
- Professional finance support for schools including Finance Business Partnering, Procurement, Payroll and technical expertise
- Support to ensure regularity and compliance is adhered to in line with Trust and and Government policy
- Dedicated support with financial monitoring and budget setting to ensure your school remains in a strong financial position
What you can expect from us
- Finance Business Partner working with the school
- Support with preparation of annual and three-year budget forecasts
- Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts
- Support for office staff, Headteachers and Local Governing Committees
- Procurement to ensure best value
- Support with processing of invoices, expenses and credit cards.
- Payment runs completed centrally to ensure efficiency of service.
- Induction, training and up-date sessions for new and existing staff
- Out-sourced payroll system and support
- Technical advice and guidance on areas including VAT, contracts and compliance
- Support with Internal Audit
What we expect from you
- Careful budget setting and monitoring to ensure the financial stability of your school
- Compliance with Trust processes and policies
- Work with our dedicated team to ensure that your school’s finances and payroll run smoothly and effectively