Head of Finance - Blackpool, United Kingdom - THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Blackpool, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Due to the ongoing growth of our Trust, an exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our Central Finance Team and we are seeking to recruit a Trust Head of Finance.

This role would appeal to qualified Accountants looking for a varied finance role.

This role is based at our Central Blackpool offices but could be available as a hybrid working model if required.

Be a self-driven accountant who is passionate about furthering their career within the Education sector.

Be qualified to ACA/ACCA/CA standard (or equivalent).

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as part of a

team.

Be passionate about helping to shape education within the North West.

Have a keen eye for financial detail.

In return you will receive the following employee benefits:
An employer that puts people at the heart of the organisation.

A supportive working environment and opportunities to work flexibly.

The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and be part of establishing a

career path that is right for you.

Excellent continuous professional development, including the opportunity to undertake related qualifications.

National Joint Council Terms and Conditions of Employment.

Local Government Pension Scheme - LGPS Lancashire Pension Fund

Free on-site parking at our attractive office space, close to M55, including refreshments.

Employee welfare package, including 24-hour GP access and access to whole range of wellbeing package.

Our key aim as a Central Finance Team is to support our Trust vison and values as outlined in the "CEO Welcome".

We do this by ensuring that the Trust is able to manage its resources effectively through sound financial stewardship whilst being a provider of technical financial expertise to the academies within our Trust.

As a result, we are looking for someone who takes real pride in what they do as a professional, is people-centred, values-based and has a passion for continuous improvement.

Working closely with the senior leadership team within the Trust Central Team and academies, you will play a key role in ensuring that all our academies receive accurate and timely financial information.

You will also assist in developing the financial systems and processes across the Trust where, in the last 12 months, we have transferred all our academies onto Access Education Budget and Finance software.

The DFE Chart of Accounts has been adopted and all future academies will join these platforms aiding both management reporting and consolidation of accounts.

Shortlisting:
Thursday 8th February 2024

Interview dates:
Monday 19th February 2024

Post Details:

Grade:
H- scale points

Salary:
£49,498.00 to £54,670.00

Contract:
Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round

Flexible working considered

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£49,498.00-£54,670.00 per year

Benefits: