Financial Planning & Projects Accountant

Benenden School is seeking an experienced accountant to play a key role maintaining the school’s budgets, strategic financial plans and associated financial models in line with the school’s strategic objectives.

This will involve leading on the annual budgeting process, developing and maintaining the cash flow forecast and sensitivity analysis on a monthly and annual basis. The position further involves modelling for a broad range of future scenarios and undertaking financial feasibility analysis for the school.

Successful applicants will either be fully qualified accountants (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or other recognised professional accountancy body) and have strong technical and commercial knowledge within a similar sized entity. The successful candidate will have advanced Excel skills, experience of using accounting software packages and a working knowledge of forecasting models.

We welcome applications from candidates from a range of current roles, including from those looking to progress their careers or make a move into education.

Applicants should be hard working, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities; be able to assist other roles within the team and step in to provide cover during absence or assist during busy periods.

The successful candidate will work 3 days per week, all year round.

About the school

Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in the country. Founded in 1923, Benenden School is situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18.

Benefits

Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The school’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool, are available for staff to use.  

To apply, please download the application pack from our website by clicking the apply button.

Completed applications should be emailed to People Services at recruitment@benenden.school by 5:00pm on Monday 13 May 2024.

Interviews are likely to take place at Benenden on 14 May 2024.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.