Assistant Accountant

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join the Central Team at our office in Wilton near Salisbury, Wiltshire. You will be joining the Trust in the midst of an exciting expansion phase. From September 2018 we will have 15 academies in our Trust. 

This key role will support the Finance Director in managing the financial affairs of the Trust; performing regular accounting tasks, administering our finance and budgeting systems and providing support and guidance to our Academies. You will have the opportunity to refine and create new processes and work on exciting new projects.

Your experience could be in either the commercial or public sector, since the key skills can be easily transferred to this role. You may be a School Business Manager or Finance Officer who is looking for a new challenge. A good working knowledge of Schools/Academy Funding arrangements is desirable but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. The successful applicant will receive the following:

· A competitive salary

· An excellent LGPS career average salary pension scheme

· Staff discounts

· Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days (plus b/h) which will increase to 30 days after 5 years’ service

· Free on-site parking

· Support to help the successful applicant to complete a CCAB qualification if appropriate.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment and to be sympathetic to the Christian values and ethos of the organisation. 

An enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required and evidence of all qualifications must be presented at interview to be considered for appointment to the role.

How to Apply

If you would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call on (01722) 746954 and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. 

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form found at http://www.dsat.org.uk/current-vacancies/ and return it by 9am on Monday 25th June 2018 to Daniel Parker, Diocesan Education Centre, The Avenue, Wilton SP2 0FG or via email to office@dsat.org.uk.  CV’s will not be considered.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. Interviews are planned for Friday 29th June 2018 and further details about the interview process will be emailed to the shortlisted candidates in good time.