Financial Controller Job Vacancy in Barrow-in-Furness

TEEM Education; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance function in an educational establishment. This full-time, permanent role involves overseeing financial services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing budgets effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a CCAB qualification and have substantial experience in financial and management accounting, preferably within the public or third sector. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding young people while contributing to the organization's financial health and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified CCAB Accountant with significant financial experience.
• Experience in financial and management accounting in medium-sized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Control daily financial and management accounting systems.
• Lead preparation of year-end Financial Statements and monthly management accounts.
• Manage payroll, statutory deductions, and pension contributions.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting Systems

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

VAT Management

Education

CCAB Qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS)

Tools

Accounting Software

Payroll Systems

Job description

My client is looking for a Financial Controller to work at an Education Establishment around the Barrow-in-Furness area. This is a Full-time Permanent role, working all year round.
Salary: £38,397 – £41,898 per annum

Job Purpose:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for the operational leadership of all aspects of the finance function, ensuring financial services are provided efficiently across all sites in line with policies, procedures, and financial regulations. The post holder will ensure the financial control framework is robust and procedures are consistently followed. You will oversee the effective utilization of resources, staff, and budgets, providing a responsive service to managers and staff.
The successful candidate will be a part or fully qualified CCAB Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS), with significant financial and management accounting experience in a medium-sized (>£15m turnover) organization, preferably in the public or third sector.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Financial:

• Control of daily financial and management accounting systems.
• Lead the preparation of year-end Financial Statements according to standards and ESFA requirements.
• Support the annual budget setting process and mid-year revisions.
• Produce monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, reconciliations, and statistical returns.
• Support budget holders with performance, forecasts, and financial needs.
• Advise on tendering and quotations for value for money.
• Coordinate with auditors, bankers, and specialists.
• Manage VAT returns and other ad hoc issues.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• Update Financial Regulations and Procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Administer accounting and payroll systems.
• Oversee supplier payments and debt collection.
• Prepare grant claims.
• Manage payroll, statutory deductions, and pension contributions.
• Handle cash management and banking.
• Control expenditure against budgets.
• Ensure value for money and compliance with legislation.
• Lead self-assessment and Quality Improvement Plans.

Management Tasks:

• Participate in management meetings.
• Represent the organization externally.
• Prepare for audits and inspections.
• Develop staff professionally.
• Lead the Finance Team.
• Support promotional and recruitment activities.
• Contribute to staff induction and training.
• Protect the establishment's reputation.
• Contribute to the risk register.

The establishment is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK.

Teem Recruitment acts as an employment agency for this role.