Management Accountant and Internal Auditor

Vacancy Summary

At The Family of Learning Trust, our commitment is that we will attract, retain and develop excellent staff. The personal welfare and professional development of staff is therefore imperative. We put our team at the heart of our vision and use their talents to achieve it. We are looking for equally committed staff to join our team.  We have following post available to start as soon as possible:

Management Accountant and Internal Auditor

Hours:  37 hours per week, all year round, although flexibility to work term time is possible

Grade:  PO5-8, NJC spinal column points 31 to 34

Salary:  £33, 799 to £36, 876 per annum (pro-rated if term time working)

Vacancy Information

We are looking for an outstanding individual with a successful and proven track record in management accounts and internal audit to work across our Trust schools (2 sites) for this new and exciting role within a Calderdale based Multi Academy Trust (MAT).

This is a superb role offering the opportunity for an ambitious person with drive and determination to take ownership and develop the role with the full support of a fantastic senior management team. Previous experience in the education sector would be advantageous.  The opportunity to work term time is available should you wish to apply on that basis. Further discussion will be held at the interview process regarding working patterns and hours.

Benefit package includes:

• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution of approximately 15.9%
• An Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and access to resources to help you maintain a healthy work life balance
• Commitment to professional development for all staff recognised through our Investors in People Gold award (February 2018)
• Free refreshments available in the staff rooM

We offer:

• A friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued
• Excellent development opportunities in your chosen career path
• A positive ethos that celebrates success at all levels
• An opportunity to work across our MAT, The Family of Learning Trust
• An experienced, supportive and successful team

The main responsibilities of this position are to support the management of the financial performance of the trust and to promote further awareness to the senior leadership teams, ensuring compliance within the financial control frameworks for academies and multi academy trusts.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, duties will include:

• Monthly VAT Reporting
• Month end accounts preparation
• Reporting to tight deadlines
• Asset and stock reconciliations
• Prepayments and accruals
• Fixed asset register maintenance and reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Inter academy reconciliation and postings
• Provide commentary on month end/year end position
• Supporting the FD in the budget and re-forecast process
• Develop/improve budgeting and forecasting processes
• Develop and continuously evaluate internal controls, identifying solutions and revised controls
• Maintain Business & Financial Controls Framework
• Design project plans, including schedules, timescales, resources, budget and personnel, reporting to Finance Director on all projects
• Maintain reliance strategy with the external auditor and develop relationships with business partners

For further information about The Family of Learning Trust and for an application pack please visit our lead school website: www.beechhillschool.co.uk  alternatively please contact the school office on Tel: 01422 345 004.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by noon on Thursday 12th March 2020.  Please email completed application forms to recruitment@beechhillschool.co.uk

We will not contact unsuccessful applicants. If you have not been invited for an interview by Friday 20th March 2020 please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note we do not accept CVs, the application form must be completed in full

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.