Head of Finance

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Overview

  • Newly created role due to company growth
  • Excellent benefits and progression opportunity

About Our Client

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.

Responsibilities

Job Description

  • 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.

The Successful Applicant

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 through accounting systems and Excel

What’s on Offer

What's on offer:

  • 28 days holiday accrued to 33 plus bank holidays
  • 20% employer pension contribution
  • Healthcare plan
  • Opportunity for personal growth and development
  • 36 hours per week flexible start and finish time
  • Hybrid working
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Location:
Liverpool City Region, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

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