Central Accountant - Richmond

Central Accountant for an Academy Trust – Richmond – Fixed Term – ASAP start

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Fixed term contract initially for 2 years

Full Time or Part time applicants will be considered (minimum 3 days)
52-week contract with 27 days holiday.

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum – DOE & Calibre

Interviews: Week commencing 14th October 2024

Location: Twickenham, Richmond

Our Richmond based Academy Trust (ACAT) is a relatively new Multi Academy Trust comprising two faith secondary schools and four faith primaries serving in excess of 3400 pupils and is an employer of nearly 400 staff.

We need an intelligent, dynamic and versatile person to join our Central Team within which you will support our finance function.

Key responsibilities will include supporting our Finance Manager and the academy trust’s schools with the following keys tasks:

• Budget monitoring and reporting
• Consolidation and management reporting packs
• Benchmarking and analysis
• Investment and cash flow management
• Accruals and prepayments
• VAT accounting and returns
• Other DFE returns and reporting
• Capital accounting
• Other ad hoc projects that drive efficiency

You will work closely with the ACAT Finance Manager and Business Managers in each school providing support where required and ensuring that deadlines are met. Specific responsibilities will also be allocated within our secondary schools.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with excellent organisational skills,

someone who is keen to learn and undertake training, has an attention to detail and the

ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

If you are passionate about education, have a positive attitude and are ready to take on a

new challenge, we want to hear from you. Join our team and make a real difference in

the lives of our students and staff.

We offer a supportive and attractive working culture, a flexible working arrangement in

terms of working hours, a competitive salary, and a willingness to ensure you are

professionally developed.

Qualifications, experience and attributes:

- Relevant accounting qualification, part qualified considered (e.g. ACA, CIMA,

CIPFA).

- Previous experience in finance roles, ideally within the education sector or a

similar organisation.

- Sound financial management skills, including budget development, monitoring,

and financial analysis.

- An excellent knowledge of Excel / Google sheets and use of finance systems.

- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire

others to achieve shared goals.

- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills,

with the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards related to estate

management, health and safety, and environmental sustainability.

- Commitment to the values and mission of ACAT, with a focus on promoting

educational excellence and improving outcomes for students.

- Strong organisational abilities with strong attention to detail

- An ability to exercise impartial judgement and advise Board appropriately

- A proactive approach to ensure best practice with a commitment to continuous

professional development.

Apply for this Central Accountant role by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note this role is not suitable for applicants who do not have the Right to Work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.

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Central Accountant for an Academy Trust – Richmond – Fixed Term – ASAP start

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