Finance Manager

The School

The Pilgrims’ School is a leading, selective day and boarding boys’ prep and double choir school in a beautiful and historic 'city meets country’ setting in Winchester. It is a vibrant, lively school where boys aged 4 to 13 are encouraged to find their passions and nurture them, whether that be in the classroom, science lab, music room, art room, sports fields, at Forest School or beyond.

Nestled between Winchester Cathedral, Winchester College, and Wolvesey Palace, the School occupies a superb site in the historic Cathedral Close. We enjoy the use of the picturesque Wolvesey playing fields and the sporting facilities of Winchester College. With our choral foundations, the School encourages musical achievements in all its pupils but also excels in academic endeavours, sport and the arts. We enjoy an enviable local and national reputation.

The Role

The main role of the Finance Manager is to manage the day-to-day accounting for the School, which includes responsibility for all aspects of the monthly payroll process, production of all school fee invoices (on a termly basis) and payment of all suppliers and expense claims through the purchase ledger.

This role is also responsible for the preparation of management accounts and helping the Director of Finance & Resources with the preparation of the annual financial statements and audit deliverables.

Benefits

In return, we offer a wide choice of freshly prepared, nutritious lunch meals, snacks, tea and coffee throughout the day and free of charge; 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays; contribution to the NEST pension scheme; staff remission on school fees; and free on-site parking.

To apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button, where you will find an application form and further information.

This position has a rolling closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to withdraw the position once an appointment is made.

Candidates are encouraged to review the school’s full Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Policy, both of which are available to download from the school website.