Head of Financial Accounting

4 weeks ago


Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom AD WARRIOR Full time

Head of Financial Accounting

Location: Copthall House, SM1 1DA

Salary: Grade PO7: £52,582 – £58,962 per annum

Working Pattern: 36hrs/week, 8.45am – 4.30pm Monday - Thursday and 8.45am – 4.15pm Friday

The College and Academy Trust is a family of specialist education providers for over 1500 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 14 academies and 9 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Supporting their academies and college, the Trust also operate learning support, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business support team which includes HR, finance and IT.

Pupils and students within the College and Academy Trust family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs including autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health; profound and multiple disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health needs. The College and Academy Trust is a rewarding and inspirational place to work, where everyone works together to create the best possible outcomes for students. 

The Role

They are looking for an experienced and dynamic finance professional to join their team. They will play a key role in shaping finance policies and embedding processes across the organisation. The post holder will be responsible for line management of the purchasing and expenses teams, developing cash flow reporting and treasury management, and ensuring internal controls are effective.

The Head of Financial Accounting will support key decision making, report on financial risks, and input into the implementation of a new finance system across the Trust and College. Working with the Assistant Director of Finance, they will ensure compliance with external reporting requirements, VAT, and prepare the year-end statutory accounts and other DfE returns.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Qualified accountant (CCAB-qualified such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Financial accounting experience either in Education sector or accounting practice
  • Demonstrate significant accounting experience, including financial management and control
  • Experience using different accounting systems
  • Clear understanding of balance sheet reconciliation

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.



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