Assistant Financial Controller

KennedyPearce Consulting

  • Slough, Berkshire
  • £48,000-50,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Our Client, a Learning Trust is looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent basis. The Assistant Financial Controller would be reporting into the Trust Financial Controller and would be a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail. Previous experience working for an Academy Trust/School.Duties of the Assistant Financial Controller include:
  • Assist with budget monitoring and operating of Trust school accounting data.
  • To deputise for the Financial Controller when required
  • Budget monitoring across all schools within the Trust ensuring the schools uses its funding wisely and continues to gain value for money.
  • Ensure the transactional accounts of the Trust are accurate and in a fit and proper state for the Director of Finance, Internal Scrutiny Process, and year end External Audit
  • Ensure the finance ledger is accurate on a daily basis during the academic year.
  • Overseeing accurate processing of invoices by the transactional team, as directed by the Finance Controller
  • Prepare and distribute the departmental/cost centre/budget holders reports as frequently as requested by the Financial Controller and Director of Finance
  • Adhere to the Finance office month end deadlines and task list.
  • Prepare VAT monthly returns in readiness for the authorisation by the Finance Controller
  • Carry out routine invoicing for school lettings and financial management of the Trusts Charge cards.
  • To quarterly update the Fixed Asset register across all schools in the Trust to meet budget monitoring and the year-end requirements.
  • Monitor the use of asset and make recommendations on value for money.
  • Committed to new skills development and CPD.
  • To carry out any other duties as requested by the Finance Controller, Principal Finance Officer, and Finance Director
Requirements for the Assistant Financial Controller include:
  • A proven track record of excellent financial management and administrative services at a senior level.
  • Professionally recognised accounting qualification, part qualified or qualified.
  • Experience of accounting software and Management Information Systems.
  • Are familiar with Academy School Financial management and governance requirements.
  • Are able to work independently, prioritise and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in financial budget management, monitoring, reporting and account reconciliation.
  • Possess excellent communication skills, including written skills.
  • Use initiative and take direction from the Trust Senior Finance Leadership Team when necessary.
  • Previously worked for a learning trust or secondary school
Benefits include, pension, generous annual leave entitlement, cycle to work, employee assistance programme, medical cash plan.Assistant Financial ControllerSlough Posted about 15 hours agoShare this jobSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this field Create alertYou agree to ourLatest JobsCity of LondonPermanent£70000 - £75000 per annum + + bonus and benefitsSloughPermanent£48000 - £50500 per annum + Pension, generous holiday leaveCity of LondonPermanent£58000.00 - £60000.00 per annum + + BonusBorehamwoodPermanent£29000.00 - £31000.00 per annumGuildfordPermanent£35000 - £50000 per annumWe are socialFollow us on social media for updates on our latest opportunities, market trends and what it's like to work with us.

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