Management and Systems Accountant

Are you a qualified accountant looking for a role which will provide an opportunity for you to lead a team, define practice and ultimately make a difference to the outcomes of the 12,000 children in our schools?

GLF Schools is a multi academy trust currently comprising 28 schools in the South East. We are looking for a Management and Systems Accountant to work as part of our central finance team, currently based in Esher, Surrey. Against the current landscape of reduced school funding, this role will be key to ensuring that we use our resources in the most efficient way possible to improve the life chances of every child and young person in our schools.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to apply a broad range of skills to make a positive difference and play an integral part in the continued growth of our successful trust. 

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Leading the maintenance and development of financial systems to enable us to better utilise functionality, improve integration and increase automation to deliver greater insight across the Trust
• Building the month end management reporting pack, improving process efficiency and output reliability
• Ownership of the month end process ensuring that deadlines are met and the reporting is fit for purpose and supports strategic decision making
• Challenging finance processes;  identifying and driving process improvements and efficiencies within the Trust wide finance function
Ensuring internal consistency of data across multiple systems and locations so that reliance can be placed on output and efficiencies gained

The culture of our organisation suits people who can think strategically but are also willing, when necessary, to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into the detail. Critically you will have a warm, engaging personality and a real empathy with the vision of GLF Schools.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A recognised accounting qualification with at least 2 years PQE
• Experience of managing a team and delivering to deadlines
• Enthusiasm to identify and implement improvements to working practices
• Excellent communication skills
• A background in finance business partnering or similar customer focussed environment

For an informal discussion prior to application, please contact our recruitment team on 020-8716-4987.

The post holder will benefit from 24 days annual leave and generous local government pension scheme. We are willing to discuss the opportunity for part-time and flexible working patterns with exceptional candidates.

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year
Closing date: 31 August 2018
Interview date: to be confirmed
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £45k to £50k depending on experience

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we support applications from diverse backgrounds seeking flexible working opportunities. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.