Accountant Location: Birmingham Salary: £49,764 - £52,805 per annum The Multi-Academy Trust is an Educational Charity committed to enriching the lives and transforming the futures of their children.
Their vision is that every child, regardless of their background, within the Trust will attend an Academy that offers an outstanding quality of education.
The Role They are looking for an experienced Accountant to provide a proactive, forward-thinking, trust-minded, competent and consistent Finance service across the Trust and contribute to the overall success of the Finance department.
To support the Chief Operating Officer with the creation and implementation of the Finance policy and procedure.
Analysing financial data, preparing reports, supporting schools and offering actionable recommendations to help drive the Trust's financial planning and operational decisions.
Skills and Qualifications * Degree or equivalent qualification * Professionalfull or part accountancy qualification or willing to work towards * Commitment to Trust aim and values * Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) * Promotes a culture of Safeguarding * Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students * Ability to work effectively within a team environment * Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up to date training (or willingness to undertake training) * Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variety of situations and people * Experience of Working with financial procedures and controls * Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information * Demonstrable experience of operating MIS systems Benefits * Employee Assistance Programme * Green Car Scheme * Perkbox discount platform * Perkbox Wellness hub * Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Multi-Academy Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account