Financial Accounting Manager - Hybrid Education Trust

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

SAST is seeking an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to join our central finance team. You will lead the financial accounting function across all schools, ensuring strong internal controls and compliant financial reporting.

You will work with the Head of Finance and School leaders to deliver reliable information for strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement and value for money across the organisation. A UK-based role with safeguarding checks is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a finance team in a multi-academy trust.
• Strong financial control, reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to drive process improvement and value for money.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's financial accounting function across all schools.
• Ensure robust financial processes and accurate reporting.
• Support strategic decision-making through reliable financial information.

Skills

Leadership

Financial accounting

Regulatory compliance

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Job description

SAST is seeking an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to join our central finance team. You will lead the financial accounting function across all schools, ensuring strong internal controls and compliant financial reporting.

You will work with the Head of Finance and School leaders to deliver reliable information for strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement and value for money across the organisation. A UK-based role with safeguarding checks is required.