Closing Date: 05/09/2024 11:04
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: October 2024
Establishment: East Midlands Academy Trust
Location: Pyramus House
Salary: £60000 - £65000
Department: Finance (MAT)
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term (03/10/2025)
Contract Term: AYR - All year round
Hours per Week: 37.00
Weeks per Year: 52.143
Pay Grade: Spot salary
The Role EMAT have an exciting opportunity for Head of Finance to join our team on a one year fixed term Maternity Contract.
In this role you will be responsible for line management of the finance team, overseeing the financial management of the trust and ensuring there is high quality financial information for the board and all budget holders, and that there are strong financial controls in place to prevent loss.
Roles and responsibilities include: Ensuring the monthly accounts are produced on a timely and accurate basis, and that income and expenditure accruals and prepayments are correctly calculated and reflected in the accounts. This includes reconciliation of all control accounts including the intercompany balances.Producing the management reporting including consolidated results for the board meetings and scrutiny meetings.Producing a commentary to explain variances against budget and forecast and Key Performance data as agreed with the Deputy CEO.The production of the annual budgeting and strategic planning and provide all management information to inform the board of trustees (Including the budget and forecast return for the EFSA). This includes preparation of the budget assumptions paper to the production of the full budget for approval by the board within strict timetable.Completing the Annual Report and Accounts (Including the AAR return for the ESFA).Responsibility for the finance risks within the trust risk register.Identifying ways to build the capability and awareness of general financial management within the Trust, particularly with the Business Managers/Bursars and provide training.Completing statutory returns including statutory accounts and annual accounts returns.Responsible for VAT and corporation tax submissions.Line management of the finance team.Prompt payment of suppliers and treasury management.EMAT is an exciting, innovative and growing organisation where we try to do things differently, aligned to our core values. Our Trust is a collaborative partnership of currently seven schools.
By working for our Trust, you'll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.
These include: Continuous professional development and training opportunities.Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.A corporate eye care plan.Flu jabs for all staff.Cycle to work scheme.Access to Health and Wellbeing benefits.For more information or an informal conversation please contact ********
A Note for Recruitment Agencies We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
EMAT reserve the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
East Midlands Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
East Midlands Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Pyramus House
Roman Way
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN4 5EA
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