Bursar

Job Description

College BursarWe are looking for experienced and dedicated applicants from qualified Bursar backgrounds (preferably in schools/Colleges) on a full-time basis. DLD College is an independent co-educational boarding college situated in the heart of Londonoverlooking Westminster and the river Thames. The college was recently crowed Boarding School of the Year 2020, offering first class pastoral provision to our students. This is a vibrant and diverse environment, offering ample opportunities for professionaldevelopment and growth.The successful candidate will be someone who can work as part of a team, as well as on their own initiative, and who relishes the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and support.DLD College is an equal opportunities employer and valuesdiversity. DLD College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and have DBS (Disclosure & BarringService) clearance.Job PurposeThe Bursar should be capable of managing a complex organisation and of dealing effectively and sympathetically with a wide variety of people. They will provide financial input in the preparation of the Colleges plans and strategies,proposing and consulting on changes and new initiatives where appropriate, and having regard to the aims and objectives of the College.Person specificationJob Description Staff Management Executive Leadership Team representative for all College support staffLine manager (including annual appraisals) of Office Manager, Finance Bursar, Facilities Manager and contact for outsourced Security/ Catering/Cleaning companiesFinance Responsibility for two financial systems: Alpha Plus Group and APEL Responsibility forensuring that billing for both is sent in good time Monitoring of deposit and advance fee journals and reconciling against Alpha Plus local records Liaising with Head Office accounts department for all annual reporting Review of income on a termly basis, ensuringbills raised matches enrolments Responsibility for credit control Processing of commission invoices and sending reminders to agents for outstanding claims Preparation of the annual budget in conjunction with the Principal and Head Office, ongoing varianceanalysis and detailed cost tracking per budget line Banking and cash management the monthly reconciliation procedure (bank and fee accounts). General oversight of sales ledger and Credit Control processes (managed by Finance Bursar), reporting of debtorssituation to the Company Secretary Completing authorisation forms for all capital expenditure, marketing expenditure or staff recruitment Ensuring that any trips have a budget before parents are billed to ensure that all costs can be recovered and final reviewto ensure no overspends Managing authorisation of employee expenses (to be administered by Finance Bursar)Admissions To participate in interviews for prospective students, under the direction of the Head of Admissions or Sales Team To participate in the interviewprocess for prospective staff, in conjunction with the HR OfficerOperations and Premises To lead on all matters of Health and Safety, ensuring compliance at all times, in conjunction with the Facilities Manager Negotiation of rental agreements, including holiday-timesublets Manage the tendering process for service contracts and monitor spending to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness for the College Liaising with other staff members to ensure that the building and IT requirements are planned in advance. Be responsiblefor the Colleges Business Continuity Plan, Risk Register and all matters compliance Through the Office Manager, manage the purchase of all goods and services for the College Monitor the quality of provision in catering and cleaning services, to ensure highstandards are maintained To chair the Colleges ICT Strategy Committee and work with the IT Operations Manager on building infrastructure and network reliability.General Undertake any such duties as reasonably correspond with the roleThis list is not exhaustive,and the essence of the job is to be accommodating and flexible at all times and the Bursar may be asked to do duties other than those listed, as deemed reasonable in the opinion of the Principal.Qualifications A good honours degree and substantial experiencein similar or related roles; Professional accountancy qualifications; A flexible and adaptable approach to work.Desirable Experience in a sales environment; Experience of coaching colleagues; Knowledge of Health & Safety and Independent School compliance requirements.Knowledge& Skills Have a passion for education and excellence; inspiring confidence in colleagues, students and parents; Effective and confident personal communication skills, including confident public speaking; To be flexible, adaptable and forward thinking; To beconfident in promoting and marketing the school to prospective students and staff To possess good organisational skills; manage time efficiently and be able to meet deadlines; To be able to engage with and be proficient in the use of technology; Ability toabsorb information, analyse data and present overall picture and trends; Ability to be calm, appeasing and level headed; Ability to have an attention for detail.All candidates will be screened and shortlisted on the same criteria prior to the deadline andwe reserve the right to interview candidates prior to this deadline. We therefore encourage early applicationsTo apply: Alpha Plus Group Careers pageClosing date for applications: Friday 30th July 2021Interviews: TBC