SPECIALIST EDUCATION - FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - UP TO £70K PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS - MANCHESTER Your new company Established educational and cultural organisation based in Manchester with a well-respected reputation in its sector. Your new role As Financial Controller, you will be supporting the whole organisation in managing the financial processes, controls and functions of the Foundation, including management of a small finance team and supporting the Finance Director with monthly management accounts and reports to the Joint Principals and Trustees. You will also oversee the running of the nominal and subsidiary ledgers, online banking and other finance-related systems. Please note, this role will be based full-time onsite with free parking available. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA Level) and have recent experience working in a similar role, with duties including, but not limited to, line management of a small finance team, being the point of contact for external auditors, and taking ownership of management accounts, compliance and the payroll process. You will be a hands-on team player and an effective and influential communicator. Both Public and Private sector backgrounds will be considered, although experience of charity accounting or fund accounting would be beneficial. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a newly established, collaborative team, reporting to a fantastic Finance Director and using your experience within financial management to set the team up for continued success by establishing efficient controls, processes and best working practice. You will be based full-time onsite in a unique location in central Manchester (with free parking available or easy access to public transport) and earn a competitive salary of up to £70k plus excellent benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4710667