The Laurus Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Trust Financial Controller to join our team on a Fixed-Term basis. As a Trust Financial Controller, you will provide an effective, compliant and high‑quality financial management service across the Trust. You will lead on financial processes, reporting and control, ensuring robust systems are in place to support strategic decision‑making and deliver best value. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. Job Purpose Preparation of the monthly management accounts and year end forecasts. To assist with preparation of the draft budget, the annual financial statements and returns to the DfE and ESFA, adhering to reporting deadlines. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant with a recognised body (ICAEW,ACCA,CIPFA). Experience of planning, budget monitoring and procurement. Experience of producing financial/management reports within a medium sized organisation. To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours. Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. Disability Confident Employer We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.