Financial Controller (Private School)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private school in Monmouth is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance staff and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a recognised accountancy qualification (ATTA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) and be within commuting distance. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000, regular pay reviews, and a focus on work-life balance while providing training and progression in a stable environment.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Work-life balance

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification required.
• Commutable distance to Monmouth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Finance with oversight of finance staff.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with tax and charity regulations.

Skills

Accountancy qualification

Compliance knowledge

Reconciliation skills

Education

ATTA, ACCA, CIMA or ACA

Job description

Financial Controller (Private School)

50,000 – 55,000 + Training + Work–life Balance + Company Benefits

Monmouth, Monmouthshire

Are you a Financial Controller with a recognised qualification like ATTA, ACCA, CIMA or ACA that wants to work for a prestigious private school with a fantastic reputation and work life balance?

Do you want the opportunity to have regular pay reviews, work for an institute that prioritises their staffs wellbeing and puts this at the forefront of all decision making?

In this role you will report to the Head of Finance and you will be tasked with preparation for yearly audits, generating of financial reports and statements, and regularly create easy to digest reports for the board and heads of staff.

This respectable organisation has been established for well over 400 years and offers stability and a permanent position with the chance to progress. They are passionate about investing in their employees and offer great training and progression prospects, whilst working in an interesting and autonomous role.

The Role

• Assisting the Head of Finance with oversight of the work of the finance staff
• Bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Ensuring at all times compliance with tax and charity regulations
• Ensuring at all times compliance with tax and charity regulations

The Person

• Accountancy qualification like ATTA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Commutable distance to Monmouth

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.