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Head of Finance

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

  • Salary: £ 62,000 - 65,000 / Annum

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: Sefton, Merseyside

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Working for an academy of schools a brand new position has 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. Client Details As the trust welcomes more schools, there's a greater focus on collaboration, resource-sharing, and driving educational excellence. This expansion enhances efficiency, fosters innovation, and strengthens support for both staff and students, shaping the future of education in the region. Description Duties and Tasks of the Head of Finance: 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 Head of Finance: Qualified account (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and controls Experience in budget management and forecasting Demonstrable experience of implementing new processes and setting up new internal controls Handling complex financial data thorough accounting systems and Excel Job Offer What's on offer: 28 days holiday accrued to 33 plus bank holidays 20% employer pension contribution Healthcare plan Opportunity for personal growth an development 36 hours per week flexible start and finish time Hybrid working

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