Trust Accountant
Marlow Education Trust, Marlow, SL7 2BR19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £45,000.00 - £47,000.00 Annually (FTE)
Trust Accountant job summary
Trust Accountant
Department: Central Trust Team
Salary Range: £45k - £47k full time equivalent
Full/Part time (min 30 hours per week), 52 weeks
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer and working closely with Trust’s HR Director
Liaising with: CEO, Trustees, Headteachers, Executive Leadership Team, Governors, Teaching and Support Staff, Outside Agencies and the Trust’s Central Team
Location: Central Services Office in Marlow
Required as soon as possible
JOB PURPOSE
This is a newly created role which is being introduced to support the centralisation and future growth of the Marlow Education Trust . This hands-on role will be responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all transactions and month-end processes are carried out, preparation of balance sheet, capital projects and fixed assets reconciliations , line management of finance officers and assistants, as well as oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT returns. You will be involved in cash flow forecasting, treasury/banking processes, budgeting/forecasting process, monthly reporting, variance analysis and more. You will support the CFO, and work closely with all schools’ leadership teams and Headteachers.
The successful candidate will have previous financial experience ideally in a school environment and a recognised accounting qualification,, and will be flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will be professional in your approach to all aspects of the role, extremely well organised, a team player and competent with accounting and procurement software, MsOffice and Google Suites.
Main Responsibilities
Produce draft monthly and annual financial statements, including payroll and balance sheets reconciliations, income and expenditure, and cash flow statements
Undertake payroll preparation including staff cost allocation on a monthly basis
Support the production of regular re-forecasts during the academic year
Prepare and post monthly and annual prepayment and accruals
Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation
Monitor of capital projects income and expenditure and carry out necessary postings at the end of each project
Ensure compliance with VAT, taxation, and other liabilities, minimizing amounts due while meeting legal requirements
Undertake a credit control function thus ensuring that the payment of outstanding sums are received as swiftly as possible
Liaise with auditors and facilitate all audit arrangements
Manage finance team in the central services and work closely with School Leaders to provide consistent financial information to all schools
Collaborate with the CFO to design and implement new financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining strong internal controls
Act as an extended part of the schools' Senior Leadership Teams, providing high-level support to their back-office functions
Support schools in setting reliable and realistic budgets based on consistent planning assumptions
Monitor and identify corrective actions when necessary to ensure budget adherence.
Serve as a liaison between the finance team and our schools, providing support and equipping them to carry out their roles effectively
Develop the knowledge and understanding of the Trust’s schools' Leadership Teams, fostering professional relationships and networking opportunities between school
Other
Work within school policies and procedures, including participating in performance management and professional development as required
Contributing to the development of systems and procedures, sharing best practice with colleagues and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement
Support and provide cover within the finance team as required
Promote the ethos of the Trust
To maintain confidentiality and ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard to and compliance with the Data Protection and Equality Act at all times
To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the school and Academy Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation
To demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct; showing tolerance and respect of the rights of others whether other staff, students or parents
To observe proper professional boundaries and having regard to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students
The post holder is responsible for ensuring all child protection and Safeguarding policies are adhered to and that any concerns or incidents are raised in accordance with these policies
To undertake any other task as directed by the CFO commensurate with the level of post
Person Specification
Essential | Desirable | ||
Qualifications | Educated to A-level (or equivalent) Higher or Further education Recognised accounting qualification including an university degree | √ √ √ | |
Professional Experience | Experience gained in a financial management role Experience of working with Xero Experience of working with Parentpay Experience gained working in a School environment | √ | √ √ √ |
Professional Competencies and Skills | Strong administrative skills Able to use a range of standard ICT packages to a high standard Knowledge of VAT returns and calculations | √ √ √ | |
People Management Skills | Effective communicator with children, staff and parents An effective team player, working with colleagues collaboratively | √ √ | |
Personal Qualities | Flexibility and adaptability Excellent accuracy and attention to detail High level of confidentiality, discretion and tact Ability to prioritise tasks and organise time effectively Ability to work to strict deadlines Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school. | √ √ √ √ √ √ | |
Safeguarding Children | Knowledge of safeguarding children legislation and good practice Appropriate motivation for working with children (one which values each child and shows concern for their personal safety and wellbeing) | √ | √ |
HOW TO APPLY
If you have any queries or if you would like to discuss your situation with us first, please contact HR at hr@marlowet.org
To apply you will need to complete the application form which can be found on our website
https://www.marlowet.org/vacancies
We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.
The Marlow Education Trust is fully committed to the DfE guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and all candidates for the post will therefore be subject to vetting procedures following Buckinghamshire Council’s guidance and the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the safer recruitment process.
Closing date for application is midday Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Early applications are welcomed, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the stated closing date
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
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