We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Accountant to join our expanding Core Finance Team at Meridian Trust! You will play an important role in ensuring the finance team comply with all internal and external financial regulations, the completion and submission of month end reports and development of common financial systems across the Trust. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the postholder will ensure the executive board, academy leaders and other key business leaders have the financial information to ensure best value in meeting the objects of the trust. Our Trust Accountants are based in the schools they serve, which will be in Bedfordshire or South Cambridgeshire. Please note this role will require travel between these sites within these areas. The opportunity
Responsibilities
* To join a growing Trust with a breadth of opportunities
* To successfully line manage a strong, fun and enthusiastic finance team through regular training and development
* Work closely with members of the leadership team to support budget tracking and planning processes
* Play a key role in month end checks for all school accounts
* Will be prepared to travel to work across a small group of schools
Qualifications
* Good educational background including a professional qualification in accountancy (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA or equivalent)
* Knowledge of Financial management processes and systems
* Experience of ownership of budgetary and forecasting management
* Proficient in data management
* Knowledge of payroll
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Benefits
* Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
* Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
* Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
* Cycle to work scheme
* Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
* Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
* Free on-site parking
* Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
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