Central Finance Accountant – Education Trust

Shaw Education Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in England is seeking an Accountant to oversee central finance operations. This role involves managing day-to-day activities of finance support personnel while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports and collaborating with school teams to develop financial strategies. Candidates should possess relevant accounting qualifications and experience in financial reporting. This is a full-time position based at the Trust's Head Office.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

DiscountForTeachers Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing financial reports and statements.
• Strong understanding of compliance and financial regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Contribute to the production of annual financial statements.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the central finance support partner.
• Support schools in developing strategies to manage financial risk.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Compliance

Risk management

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Job description

A leading educational trust in England is seeking an Accountant to oversee central finance operations. This role involves managing day-to-day activities of finance support personnel while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports and collaborating with school teams to develop financial strategies. Candidates should possess relevant accounting qualifications and experience in financial reporting. This is a full-time position based at the Trust's Head Office.