Dedicate Recruitment Ltd

Dedicate Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a prestigious independent School in mid Kent, seeking a dynamic Finance Officer with a passion for numbers, coupled with strong management accounting experience. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Finance Director, the Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely accounting records, managing cash operations, producing financial statements and monthly management accounts for the schools' numerous enterprises. The Finance Officers' key responsibilities are to: Maintain cashbooks, manage banking processes, reconcile accounts, and support financial forecasting. Deliver monthly management accounts and annual statements for the school's trading companies, monitoring intercompany transactions. Producing balance sheets, accruals, prepayments and project costing Monitor budgeting, stock control, supplier agreements, and pricing for the School Shop whilst driving...

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll & HR Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of HR and payroll functions of this three school Trust. The successful Payroll & HR Assistant will be responsible for end-to-end monthly payroll processing using Cintra, maintaining accurate employee records in BreatheHR, and supporting general HR administration such as onboarding, offboarding, contract preparation, and responding to staff queries. You will liaise closely with the external payroll provider and ensure compliance with pension and income protection schemes. A key part of the role will involve supporting the migration to new systems: Every HR and DataPlan. This includes data cleansing, system testing, and assisting with the secure and accurate transfer of employee data. We are seeking someone with previous experience in payroll and/or HR administration, excellent attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and a high level of discretion. Familiarity...

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence in education? Join a thriving community-based comprehensive school in Tamworth which is part of a forward-thinking Trust across Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Telford. We are seeking a Head of Finance & Operations to lead the strategic and day-to-day management of the school s financial and operational functions. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Finance & Operations will work closely with the Headteacher and CFO to shape the school s future, overseeing finance, HR, IT, estates, administration, and compliance. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for a qualified accountant or experienced school business professional who thrives on challenge, collaboration, and making a real difference in the lives of young people. The Head of Finance & Operations will be responsible for leading budget planning and resource allocation, managing large-scale facilities projects,...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join the central payroll team of a highly regarded Multi-Academy Trust with 16 schools across England, committed to delivering excellence in education and support services. Working in a team of three, at a secondary school in Wolverhampton, the Payroll Officer will play a key role in the following: Processing the monthly in-house payroll for 1200 employees. Processing starters, leavers, contractual changes, and statutory payments. Support BACS submissions, pensions administration, and compliance with payroll legislation. Support reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processes. With a minimum five years experience, the successful Payroll Officer will have a strong understanding of payroll and pensions administration ideally gained within education. A sound understanding of PAYE, NI, and statutory payments, and the ability to manage sensitive queries with professionalism and accuracy is essential for this...