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.
• Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA
• Experience of accounting software and Management Information Systems.
• Are familiar with Academy School Financial management and governance
• 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 work experience within a learning trust or secondary school would be advantageous.

Benefits include, pension, generous annual leave entitlement, cycle to work, employee assistance programme, medical cash plan.