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SalaryAssistant Financial Controller
THE ROLE
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, resilient Assistant Financial Controller to join the central finance team based at Baylis Court School in Slough, reporting to the Trust’s Finance Controller. Our Trust is a multi-academy family of primary, infant and secondary schools located in Berkshire and Hampshire. The Finance Team provides a comprehensive service of strategic and operational financial support across the Trust. This position will provide budget monitoring and day to day accounting information across the Trust to the Finance Controller, budget holders, Principal Finance Officer and Director of Finance. You will provide operational support to the Finance Controller and provide guidance to the transactional function of the Finance team.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Gained full or part time status across one of the recognised accountancy qualifications
- A proven track record of excellent financial management and administrative services at a senior level
- Professionally recognised accounting qualification
- Experience of accounting software and Management Information Systems
- Are familiar with Academy School Financial management and governance requirements
- Are able to work independently, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Experience in financial budget management, monitoring, reporting and account reconciliation
- Ability to meet all statutory and reporting obligations.
- Possess excellent communication skills, including written skills
- Use initiative and take direction from the Trust Senior Finance Leadership Team when necessary
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Competitive salary
- Up to 22 days holiday increasing to 25, plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Wider Wallet employee benefits, Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the "Apply via website" button below to apply online. The closing date for the applications is Wednesday 22 May 2024.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Kam Ghattaoraya, Finance Controller KGH@bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk
