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Financial Controller

North Liverpool/ Formby/ Southport area
28 days holiday plus bank holidays accrued up to 33 days plus bank holidays
20% pension employer contribution
Permanent 36 hours per weekClient Details

Working for an academy of schools in the North Liverpool/ Southport area two brand new positions have been created due to company growth! The academy has seen significant growth in recent years, playing a crucial role in shaping the education landscape. With more schools joining Trust, there's a stronger emphasis on collaboration, shared resources, and improving educational outcomes. This expansion reflects a move towards greater efficiency, innovation, and support for both staff and students.

Description

Duties and Tasks of the Financial Controller:

Manage a small team fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and strong customer service.
Financial Accounting: Oversee month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset management.
Oversee transactions processing ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time, manage supplier reconciliations, and oversee debt recovery procedures.
Maintain internal controls & compliance ensuring compliance with the Trust and external regulations.
Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, coordinate external and internal audits, and ensure timely submission of financial reports.
Oversee investments in line with policy, and maintain accurate cash flow forecasting.
Own the financial accounting and purchase order systems, ensuring data integrity and continuous improvements.Profile

Experience required as the Financial Controller:

Qualified account (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent by experience)
First time movers will be considered for this role
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and controls
Experience in budget management and forecasting
Handling complex financial data thorough accounting systems and ExcelJob Offer

What's on offer:

28 days holiday accrued to 33 plus bank holidays
20% pension contribution
Healthcare plan
Opportunity for personal growth an development
36 hours per week flexible start and finish time
Hybrid working