Group Bursar

We are looking to recruit a Group Bursar to work in our Head Office in Loughton, Essex, with the team behind the running of the Oak-Tree Group.

The Group Bursar will be part of the Oak-Tree Group Leadership Team part-responsible for the day-to-day, non-academic operation of the Group and responsible for the conduct of the Group’s financial affairs. They will lead a non-teaching team including accounts, personnel, office administration, IT, cleaning and catering.

The successful applicant will have:

• Strong communication skills
• A thorough knowledge of accounting practices
• Experience of personnel management and/or managing people
• Extensive knowledge of local laws, taxes, licenses, finance and accounting practices and procedures.
• Several years’ experience in a finance environment working with management accounts and accounting practices.
• Experience working within a fast paced and innovative environment.
• Knowledge of accounting systems such as Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience working with payroll systems.
• Exceptional financial and analytical skills
• Excellent level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of data privacy requirements.
• Clear demonstration of honesty, integrity, reliability and confidentiality.
• The ability to prioritise own workload and multitask.
• The flexibility to work additional hours at peak times and not to ‘clock watch’.

Benefits:

• Hours of work 8am to 4.45pm
• Developmental training available
• Private pension
• Competitive salary of £65,000pa 
• Complimentary school lunches during term times and refreshments
• On-site parking at Head Office
• 5 weeks' holiday entitlement
• Sick pay scheme

This is a full time position to start in January 2026.

Draft Job Description is available to download here

Joint-Oak-Tree-Application-Form-2025-2026.pdfJoint-Oak-Tree-Application-Form-2025-2026.doc

Applications should be sent to Mr M Hagger by 1 October 2025.