Financial Controller
Carshalton College
Carshalton
- £55,027 - £65,380 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- incl of LA + up to 49 days leave + bank holidays
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 March 2020
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a Financial Controller to assist the Director of Finance in financial planning, reporting and the production of statutory accounts. You will ensure that the systems, processes and reporting functions that form the basis of the financial control arrangements across the Group work effectively and support the Group in achieving its financial objectives.
So, if you hold a professional accountancy qualification and have managed a finance team or experience of working in practice, then we would love to hear from you!
With highly developed communication, interpersonal and prioritisation skills, the successful candidate will be results focused and able to work well individually as well as part of a team. With a positive, ‘can-do’ approach, you will be able to coach and advise non-financial managers and have the ability to develop a detailed understanding of the methodologies that fund the Further Education sector although experience within FE is not essential.
Based in an attractive part of Surrey with easy access from London, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and successful college Group!
Closing date for the return of a complete online application form is Friday 13 March
Interview date is Monday 23rd March
South Thames Colleges group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team to help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
About Carshalton College
Carshalton College is a co-educational further education college based in Sutton. It is a non-denominational school.
The college has been an education provider for over 60 years. It is a major provider of full-time, part-time, apprenticeships, access, undergraduate and supported learning courses.
The college is situated in an environment surrounded by parks and ponds, but within a proximity of the towns of Sutton and Croydon. It is accessible from all areas of south London and its transport links also allow its students to be in the centre of London within 30 minutes.
In terms of facilities, the college has a health & fitness centre, a restaurant, a common room, a beauty salon, and a quiet contemplation room.
Principal
Peter Mayhew-Smith
Values and vision
The college prides itself on offering high quality vocational education at all levels in a friendly and supportive environment.
Ofsted
“Senior managers and governors have provided strong leadership leading to sustained improvement in rates of retention and achievement. Students achieve well in most subjects and at all levels. All students benefit from outstanding support during their programme and are well prepared for their destination when they have completed their courses. Students who are identified as at risk of underperforming are exceptionally well supported so that they remain on their courses.”
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