Trust Financial Controller

Salary: £55,031 – £61,008 per year

This small yet ambitious Multi Academy Trust is seeking a highly accomplished finance expert to lead a central team in supporting five academies.

Reporting to the Finance Director, and leading a team of three, you will be responsible for the provision of an expert financial management service and be responsible for the monthly reporting of income and expenditure and cashflow, for a combined budget of £20M, ensuring information is robust and accurate.

You will support the Finance Director and the Chief Operating Officer with the development and implementation of the MAT’s short, medium and long term financial strategy and lead on the line management and development of a team of Finance Officers and Finance Assistant in promoting best practice. Other duties include:

* To ensure the MAT’s financial procedures and practices are current and complete

* To prepare monthly VAT returns

* To oversee the administration of the MAT’s bank accounts and all academies’ funds

* To assist in preparation of detailed budgets on an annual basis in consultation with academies and the Finance Director

* To assist in the preparation and maintenance of the MAT’s Asset Register and equipment register

* To complete monthly accrual accounting

* To update and maintain the forecasted budget plan for the MAT

* To maintain records of accounts, ensuring effective financial controls are exercised within approved authorisation

* To prepare annual accounts for audit and assist with external audit

* To maintain the integrity of the MAT’s financial systems, procedures and reports

* To abide by the Financial Regulations and Academies Financial Handbook

The successful candidate will be degree level/equivalent in Accounting or a minimum AAT Level 4. Experience of the education/not for profit sector and knowledge of PS Financials is desirable. You will be an effective team leader, highly motivated and will lead by example. This is a diverse role which requires working to strict deadlines, professionalism and a sense of humour!

In return, you will be joining a Trust which highly values and supports its staff enabling the students to benefit through quality teaching and learning.

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