Express Recruitment are pleased to be working alongside a well-established Education Trust who manage the operations across primary and secondary schools throughout England. Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to manage accountancy processes on behalf of a large academy in Leeds.

The successful candidate will have demonstratable Finance Management experience and will be able to manage financial procedures in accordance with required deadlines alongside the Head of Academy.

Alongside a competitive salary of up to c£41,500, plus a range of company benefits inclusive of; vehicle leasing schemes, retailer discounts both online and in store, holiday and days out discounts, lifestyle and wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Programmes, training and development, government pension scheme and more.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts including purchase and sales ledger reconciliations
• Process cashbook payments and receipts, and raise sales invoices
• Implement new financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency
• Perform quality checks on all financial transactions
• Ensure financial compliance and audit requirements are met
• Develop financial forecasts alongside the Central Services Team

Skills & Experience

• Previous Financial Management experience, Education or Accountancy preferred
• Experience of producing monthly management accounts
• Excellent attention to detail and knowledge of best practice
• Must be AAT qualified or hold a similar qualification
• IT literate with demonstratable ability to use accounts and budgeting databases

About Express Recruitment

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Salary: c£41,500 per annum D.O.E

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.