Head of Financial Reporting

Endeavour Learning Trust are looking to appoint a dynamic and methodical individual to join our central team in the new role ‘Head of Financial Reporting’. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Central Finance Team with a focus on Financial Accounting and Reporting for the Trust. In this role you will report to the Chief Financial Officer and be responsible for our Financial Accounts team.

As our Head of Financial Reporting you will:

• Be responsible for all Financial Accounting and Reporting for the Trust, in line with current financial regulations for Academy Trusts.
• Ensure consistency of process at month end and year end to produce accurate Trust monthly and annual accounts.
• Manage and support the team of finance assistants responsible for banking, purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit cards and accounting system admin.

The successful applicant will be a positive, dynamic and highly motivated individual with personal drive. You will be a self-starter, who can work with minimal supervision; proactive, with the ability to see what needs to be done and to prioritise work accordingly. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with all members of our Trust community.

Why choose us?

• At ELT we have a focus on staff wellbeing, providing 24/7 access to employee wellbeing support services
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme – 18% employer contribution.
• Access to company car lease scheme
• Join a growing Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with a commitment to professional development
• Free on-site parking
• 50% off Endeavour Children’s Holiday Camps
• Brand new office space located in Buckshaw Village
• Competitive salary with nationally negotiated pay award pending.

ROLE DETAILS

This position is full time and permanent – 37 hours per week.

This role will be based in our brand new office space in Buckshaw Village but some opportunity to work from home.

Occasional travel between locations will be a requirement of this role. Mileage will be reimbursed as appropriate.

HOW TO APPLY

To express interest in our role, please follow the link to our Recruitment website www.joinendeavour.co.uk

Applications must be submitted by 9am on Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interviews are to be held week commencing 13th May 2024

If you require any further information please contact Liz at Satis via liz@satiseducation.co.uk or by telephone on 07706333575.

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.