Finance Director

7 days ago

St Helens Merseyside, United Kingdom RECRUITMENTiQ Full time

RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a public sector organisation who are looking to recruit aTrust Finance Manager who can oversee a range of tasks as detailed below: To lead in ensuring the financial efficacy of the organisation.
To ensure compliance with statutory financial requirements in line with the ESFA guidance, company and charity law and best industry practice.
To lead the finance function including the allocation of tasks such that, work is completed accurately and on time
To recruit, induct, train and performance manage the Finance team and finance staff throughout the trust
To prepare for the annual audit and Responsible Officer (internal audit) program of checks in line with the agreed timetable, and react in a timely fashion to any recommendations made
To prepare statutory financial returns required by the ESFA, TPS, LGPS and HMRC (including VAT) as required
Management Accounting
To prepare the management accounts on a monthly basis in line the month end timetable and the accounting policies and explain variances to budgets and forecasts
To support the Chief Financial & Operating Officer by providing accurate and timely budget and forecast information as needed
To provide training, advice and support to Principals of the Trusts Academies and their budget holders and to assist them in managing their budgets
To attend Trustee, LGB and occasional Senior Leadership Team meetings at schools in the Trust to present financial updates
Financial Accounting
To operate the bank accounts (including management of access and appropriate signatory panels) for public, private and charitable funds and reconcile on a monthly basis, including charge card payments
To be the overall responsible person for the maintenance of an accurate fixed assets register and inventory
To manage the payroll; processing the payroll on a monthly basis including payments made to HMRC, TPS and LGPS and reconciling same, training other staff in how to run payroll and delegating tasks where appropriate
Respond to personnel payroll issues as they arise e.g. payroll queries, maternity, paternity etc.
To manage the finance system, upload budget information and maintain accounting structures within it
To monitor payments in relation to LAC and PP pupils in each school to ensure correct monies are coming into trust schools and being used within guidelines
To monitor developments in accounting systems, software and equipment and make recommendations for change as appropriate
To own, update and implement the Trusts financial procedures in line with the Academies Trust Handbook and all other financial guidance issued by the ESFA, and best practice
To hold financial and non-financial records securely and dispose of according to requirements and regulations
To manage staff responsible for the financial oversight of trips
To manage the funds of the Trusts registered charity and prepare year end accounts for the same
To oversee the expense claims process
To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting welfare of children
To develop financial reporting and budgeting systems in line with changes in DFE / ESFA
Knowledge, Experience and Training:
Relevant accounting qualification or experience and understanding of accounting principles relevant to corporate finance
Extensive experience of operating accruals accounting systems
Experience in using Microsoft Word
Experience of running payroll with an understanding of the rules and regulations and best practice relating to taxation, pensions, national insurance, etc.
Evidence through DBS check and recruitment process of suitability for working with children
To play a full part in the life of the Trust and its Academy communities; to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
To comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
To undertake any other reasonable duty delegated by the Chief Financial Officer
Others duties which may arise from the use of the Trusts estate and facilities
To formulate a strategy to increase the sustainability of the trust including reducing carbon footprint, reducing energy and water waste, encouraging sustainable purchasing and travel and working with schools to develop a paperless strategy.
The Trust is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology and support to make the Trust a great place to work. Flexible working Opportunities
Development opportunities within the trust
Long Service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday buying and selling scheme (support staff)
Generous Annual Leave Package (support staff)
Access to the Employee Assist Programme
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and staff will be recruited and selected in line with safer recruitment policy and practice. The successful applicant will undertake an enhance DBS check.

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