Total 16 Manager finance banking insurance job vacancies in Exeter, Not recorded, EX5 7EE

Field Team Leader (Insurance)

Location: Willand / Cullompton or Truro, UK

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience

Are you a people manager with a good knowledge and passion for the insurance industry and/or farming and agriculture? Do you excel at mentoring, coaching, and managing people? Are you driven by business strategy and achieving goals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Field Team Leader to join their client's team, based in either Willand or Truro. As a team leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of Insurance Advisors who work in the field. This role requires someone with a strong understanding of business strategy, brand, objectives, and priorities, as well as exceptional skills in sales, negotiation, organisation, and planning.

In this role, you will use your excellent mentoring and coaching skills to support and develop your team. You will be responsible for setting and monitoring targets, providing feedback and support to team members, and motivating them to achieve their full potential. You will also play a crucial role in driving the team towards achieving business objectives and priorities, while ensuring that the brand standards are maintained.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record as a successful team leader, preferably in the insurance industry. You must have a strong understanding of business strategy and be able to align your team's efforts with the company's overall objectives. Your sales and negotiation skills must be top-notch, as you will be responsible for driving business growth and ensuring that targets are met. Additionally, you must possess excellent organisational and planning skills to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of your team.

At our company, we value teamwork, collaboration, and a supportive work environment. As a Field Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of insurance professionals who are dedicated to providing our clients with excellent service. You will also have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

So, if you're ready to take on a new challenge and lead a team to success, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join our growing team of insurance experts.

Responsibilities:

- Act as a mentor and coach for a team of Insurance Advisors working in the field.
- Set and monitor targets for individual team members, and motivate them to achieve their sales goals.
- Provide regular feedback and support to team members to help them improve their performance.
- Ensure that the team is aligned with the company's business strategy, brand, objectives, and priorities.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to offer this position, please could you apply or send your CV to coral.jenkins@acornpeople.com

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Field Team Leader (Insurance)

Location: Willand / Cullompton or Truro, UK

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience

Are you a people manager with a good knowledge of the insurance industry? Do you excel at mentoring, coaching, and managing people? Are you driven by business strategy and achieving goals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Field Team Leader to join their client's team, based in either Willand or Truro. As a team leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of Insurance Advisors who work in the field. This role requires someone with a strong understanding of business strategy, brand, objectives, and priorities, as well as exceptional skills in sales, negotiation, organisation, and planning.

In this role, you will use your excellent mentoring and coaching skills to support and develop your team. You will be responsible for setting and monitoring targets, providing feedback and support to team members, and motivating them to achieve their full potential. You will also play a crucial role in driving the team towards achieving business objectives and priorities, while ensuring that the brand standards are maintained.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record as a successful team leader, preferably in the insurance industry. You must have a strong understanding of business strategy and be able to align your team's efforts with the company's overall objectives. Your sales and negotiation skills must be top-notch, as you will be responsible for driving business growth and ensuring that targets are met. Additionally, you must possess excellent organisational and planning skills to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of your team.

At our company, we value teamwork, collaboration, and a supportive work environment. As a Field Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of insurance professionals who are dedicated to providing our clients with excellent service. You will also have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

So, if you're ready to take on a new challenge and lead a team to success, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join our growing team of insurance experts.

Responsibilities:

- Act as a mentor and coach for a team of Insurance Advisors working in the field.
- Set and monitor targets for individual team members, and motivate them to achieve their sales goals.
- Provide regular feedback and support to team members to help them improve their performance.
- Ensure that the team is aligned with the company's business strategy, brand, objectives, and priorities.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to offer this position, please could you apply or send your CV to coral.jenkins@acornpeople.com

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Field Team Leader (Insurance)

Location: Willand/Cullompton or Truro, UK

£30,000 - £40,000 pa dependent on skills and experience

Are you a people manager with a good knowledge of the insurance industry? Do you excel at mentoring, coaching, and managing people? Are you driven by business strategy and achieving goals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Field Team Leader to join our team, based in either Willand or Truro. As a team leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of Insurance Advisors who work in the field. This role requires someone with a strong understanding of business strategy, brand, objectives, and priorities, as well as exceptional skills in sales, negotiation, organisation, and planning.

In this role, you will use your excellent mentoring and coaching skills to support and develop your team. You will be responsible for setting and monitoring targets, providing feedback and support to team members, and motivating them to achieve their full potential. You will also play a crucial role in driving the team towards achieving business objectives and priorities, while ensuring that the brand standards are maintained.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record as a successful team leader, preferably in the insurance industry. You must have a strong understanding of business strategy and be able to align your team's efforts with the company's overall objectives. Your sales and negotiation skills must be top-notch, as you will be responsible for driving business growth and ensuring that targets are met. Additionally, you must possess excellent organisational and planning skills to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of your team.

At our company, we value teamwork, collaboration, and a supportive work environment. As a Field Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of insurance professionals who are dedicated to providing our clients with excellent service. You will also have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

So, if you're ready to take on a new challenge and lead a team to success, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join our growing team of insurance experts.

Responsibilities:

- Act as a mentor and coach for a team of Insurance Advisors working in the field.
- Set and monitor targets for individual team members, and motivate them to achieve their sales goals.
- Provide regular feedback and support to team members to help them improve their performance.
- Ensure that the team is aligned with the company's business strategy, brand, objectives, and priorities.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to offer this position, please could you apply or send your CV to coral.jenkins@acornpeople.com

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

Trust Finance Manager is a new role designed to support the Head of Finance in the management of financial operations within the Trust and member schools.

You will work collaboratively with business managers and others in schools to set standards, develop knowledge and understanding of finance policies and procedures, and to provide specialist expert advice and support.

The role requires a dedicated, flexible and organised person who will approach work with a positive attitude, and integrity. The successful candidate will be required to work within our values, ethos and approach of secure autonomy.

The central team is based in our office at Halesowen College. The successful candidate would also be expected to travel to member schools.

What the school offers its staff

Stour Vale Academy Trust can offer the following:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff
• Generous holiday entitlement (30 days holiday rising to 34 daysafter 5 years’ service plus Bank Holidays)
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support via Health Assure
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for CPD.

Commitment to safeguarding

Stour Vale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our Trust in the Central Finance Team, to lead the Finance transactional team, oversee KPIs and financial reporting, drive new finance projects, as well as play a key role in supporting new schools joining the Trust. This role is expected to start in Spring term 2025.

This is a Grade 14 post, working 35 hours per week, all year round. The salary is £68,100 per annum.

Main purpose of the job

The Head of Finance (HoF) for the Prospere Learning Trust will be a member of the Trust’s Strategic Leadership Team and will provide oversight and day to day support on all finance and resource matters relating to the Trust. They will work closely with the COO to ensure the smooth running of the Trust.

The HoF will lead on matters relating to finance for the Trust and provide oversight, advice and guidance to individual academies in the Trust; ensuring there is effective and efficient financial management across the Trust and that Trust mission and values are embedded in financial practices.

The HoF will play a lead role in the financial development of the Trust Strategic Plan and plan and lead in the design, development and implementation of systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all relevant financial legislation relating to the Trust.

Key relationships

The postholder will be part of the central trust team, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Headteachers, and Headteachers. In addition, the postholder will work closely as the line manager of the central Finance team and maintain effective working relationships with all operations staff throughout the Trust.

Externally, the postholder will work with allocated suppliers on major Trust contracts and with key contacts in the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

What the school offers its staff

Working for us

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.

Prospere Learning Trust offers a variety of employee benefits, including;

• a commitment to continuous professional development for all colleagues
• membership of Bupa Level 1 Health Plan which allows employees to claim money back for a range of health expenses such as prescriptions and dental treatments
• access to counselling, financial, legal and personal advice provided through either our free Bupa or Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential 24-hour support
• access to Cyclescheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) contributions and Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service.
• We’rehappy to talk flexible workingwhere possible to help employees achieve a healthy work life balance.

Further details about the role

Applying to work for us

Applications will only be accepted on the TES application form and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage. Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete, you must provide information on all employment since leaving full time education and an explanation for any gaps. We cannot accept CV's.We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the planned closing date.

Please note that guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. This is not a role in which the Trust sponsors a visa application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, the Trust will also require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of satisfactory references. Whilst we offer flexibility where possible, we acknowledge that certain roles require a specific environment or on-site presence to meet operational requirements.

Safeguarding Children

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

At Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity anddisability confident employer, we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

If you would prefer to request an application pack by email or post, or should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 527 7953 or via e-mail atjobs@prospere.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures and practice
• Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
• A flexible approach to working. Worked in an office and or Hybrid environment
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills who develops positive relationships

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent ongoing CPD and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work lifebalance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Commitment to safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Finance, acting as the CFO, for this successful and growing academy trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the work of the Trust, joining a skilled, dedicated and supportive central team to enable the children in our schools to flourish and succeed. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically planning, implementing, reviewing and reporting on all aspects of finance across the Trust. This role drives, both strategically and operationally, the support, advice and guidance that enables the schools to succeed and ensures the consistent delivery of the Trust’s principles and values. It is a key position within the organisation.

The central finance team would like a leader who:

*Will build on the strengths of the team and support them to flourish in their roles

*Is a strategic thinker who can horizon scan and plan ahead

*Is an effective leader of change

*Can support them to problem solve as individuals and as a team

*Provides consistent and high-quality leadership

*Can manage priorities calmly and pragmatically

*Is an active listener who responds proactively

What the school offers its staff

We aim to be the employer of choice within the education sector in our area. We want to attract and retain staff of a high quality and continuously seek opportunities across the Trust for continued development, secondment opportunities and promotion. Staff have opportunities to impact on staff and children beyond their own work environment.

We take the wellbeing of staff seriously and want to support the learning and development of all staff in the family. We are committed to the Department for Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. Each school has a wellbeing champion and the Trust employs a central wellbeing lead to co-ordinate their work and share good practice.

​​Equal opportunities

​DGAT is a fair employer promoting equal opportunities, which do not disadvantage any person on the grounds of a protected characteristic. We ensure that clear and transparent guidelines are provided for all working in DGAT and to ensure that we comply with our legal obligations under the Equality Act (2010).

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Trust Development Plan describes our aspirations for growth by increasing the number of academies within our Trust. To support and enable the Trust’s growth plans, we need to appoint a Head of Finance.

The successful candidate will be experienced in operating at a senior level, working with the Chief Finance and Operations Officer to develop and maintain a robust financial framework to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and best practice throughout the Trust.

The Head of Finance will lead the Trust’s Finance team to ensure high standards, effectiveness and efficiency in all of their operations. A strong leader, you will be skilled in achieving team objectives, boosting morale and developing staff to reach their full potential. You will need a flexible approach to your duties, dividing your time between strategic and operational issues based on the needs of the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Wandle Learning Trust was founded in 2018 and is now a family of five schools. Unique to our Trust is the strong collaboration with Wandle Learning Partnership, which is home to our Teaching School Hub, English Hub and Maths Hub and our not-for-profit phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. Our aim is to ensure that as a result of attending an academy in the Trust, every young person will be inspired and empowered by their education; inspired to build a purposeful and fulfilling life and empowered to make a valuable contribution to the world around them.

Further details about the role

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, interested candidates are advised to submit their applications as early as possible.

Interviews will take place during w/c Monday 14th October 2024.

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Elliot Salmon via recruitment@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Willow Tree Academy is Multi-Academy Trust in Rotherham of four schools.

We are dedicated to providing the best educational experience for our pupils and the best working environment for our incredible team.

Required to start as soon as possible, an experienced Finance Manager to work within the Central Team. Previous experience in an education setting would be an advantage; however, proven experience of general financial management and budget preparation and monitoring is essential.

As part of the Central Finance team, you will: be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial informationusing the Trusts financial and accounting systems and processes, to the standards required by the Trust, the ESFA, Audit Commission and the accountancy profession.

The successful candidate will be able to work at pace, contributing effectively to the team and be a self-motivated individual. As an employer we invest in our employees and develop our talent, giving access to CPD that supports our employees to be the best they can be.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

To be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial information using the Trusts financial and accounting systems and processes, to the standards required by the Trust, the ESFA, Audit Commission and the accountancy profession.

Main Finance Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate financial records as necessary

Accounting and reconciliation of all income paid into the Academy/Trust and prepare for banking

Liaison with employees, parents and third parties concerning payments due in respect of debts (including school trips), the raising of debtor accounts and credit control

Liaise with suppliers to negotiate favourable contract terms

Maintain debtor and creditor control accounts

Maintenance of the School Fund accounts as/if applicable

Lead on Trust finance projects as defined

To guide colleagues in relation to best value practice and efficient use of public monies.

Compliance Best Practice Reporting Requirements

Management of payroll process and ensure payroll is correct through liaison with payroll.

Monthly reconciliation of control accounts, carrying out bank reconciliations and month and year end procedures.

Complete and post month end journals for the Trust. These will include but not be limited to payroll, petty cash and credit card journals.

Ensure monthly management accounts reflect all transactions and are produced on an accruals basis and comply with required practice, presenting the academys true position and bringing material issues to the attention of the school leadership and central finance team.

Month end cut off dates are complied with to enable the central team to produce consolidated month end reports in a timely fashion.

Lead on and prepare financial reports for the academy(s) through supervising Finance Assistant(s).

Benchmark and offer financial insights to the Willow Tree CEO and CFO.

To ensure monthly meetings with Heads reflect a fair presentation of the financial position and the Heads requirements are followed up on a timely basis.

Prepare and monitor accurate monthly cash flow projections monthly.

Assisting the central finance team in the preparation of final accounts for audit.

Budget Monitoring, Forecasting, And Reporting

Assisting the Business Manager and Head in the preparation of the academy budget, in conjunction with the central team in line with the annual budget forecasting calendar.

Be responsible for internal budget holder queries and departmental monitoring.

To help the academy manage performance to ensure close adherence with budgets.

Monitoring of spending against budgets and preparation of reports for budget holders, Senior Leadership Team, and governors.

Relationships And Team Leadership

Establish relationships with Trust leadership as necessary, engaging them in the finance function

Strong Excel and Access skills with the ability to develop templates for team use and disseminate/share knowledge across finance team

Defines priorities for Trust finance team as a whole and allocate work accordingly, gaining colleagues strong commitment through effective supportive behaviours

Initiate actions through the team (e.g. reminding team of deadlines/requirements through the year)

Set the Finance Assistant(s) (As appropriate) clear objectives which are SMART and enable self-development, ensuring the performance management and regular line management support is engaging, relevant and performed on a timely basis.

Flexibility will be required in order to meet changing situations to meet the service area needs.

Support for the trust/schools

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Work in a flexible way to respond to the needs of the trust and to fulfil other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role as and when required.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the trust/schools.

Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as required.

Team responsibilities: all staff are considered part of the overall trust team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade.

From time to time, to meet the needs of the trust, you may be asked but not expected to work hours additional to your normal working hours. The trust will give you as much notice as possible and you will be paid/recompensed for such work.

The candidate must be able to rise to the technical financial challenges, as well as being able to communicate effectively with Senior Leaders and Finance Business colleagues enabling the best possible outcome for children. Maintaining the financial accounting systems across the MAT, ensuring compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook and other key financial guidance and legislative requirements.

Preparing year end working papers/schedules liaising with external auditors and completing year end accounts including relevant notes using DAPA software.

You will possess at least Qualified Accountant status CCAB qualification.

Skilled in effective oral and written communication, the ability to form effective professional relationships including team working, and have good organisational and time management skills.

You will possess at least Qualified Accountant status CCAB qualification.

What the school offers its staff

We are dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great place to work. In order to provide the best for our pupils and families we need to find people already living our Values. In return we will offer you extensive support and CPD; the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Academy Trust; a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team; an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team; a dedicated Governing Body.

Herringthorpe Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.

Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 10 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability & Health, FACES Network Group, Grass Roots, LGBT+, Mind Matters, No Limits, Part Time Workers, The Shed, and Women’s Network Group.

We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.

The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career!

You will be part of engaged and motivated teams delivering high quality strategic/tactical management information and analysis, which will support our stakeholders and allow them to make informed business decisions.

This is an exciting role in the Income Accounting Team function within Core Finance, where the successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders such as funding partners, executive leads and internal finance teams, to support the agency's financial position by ensuring we are adhering to mandatory requirements and carrying out financial health assessments.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Agency’s Accounting Officer by assessing proposals and providing professional advice.
• Scenario planning and modelling for relevant income streams.
• Leading on associated audit items and assist on clearance of management letter points or GIAA recommendations.
• Assisting with accounting assumptions, financial judgements and any associated financial disclosures for relevant income streams.
• Supporting project and finance business partners to undertake financial health assessments around income.
• Assisting and provide assurance that mandatory requirements (such as HMT guidance and Cabinet Office controls) are adhered to.
• Working with and supporting internal and external stakeholders such as funding partners, executive leads and internal finance teams.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Willow Tree Academy is Multi-Academy Trust in Rotherham of four schools.

We are dedicated to providing the best educational experience for our pupils and the best working environment for our incredible team.

Required to start as soon as possible, an experienced Finance Manager to work within the Central Team. Previous experience in an education setting would be an advantage; however, proven experience of general financial management and budget preparation and monitoring is essential.

As part of the Central Finance team, you will: be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial informationusing the Trusts financial and accounting systems and processes, to the standards required by the Trust, the ESFA, Audit Commission and the accountancy profession.

The successful candidate will be able to work at pace, contributing effectively to the team and be a self-motivated individual. As an employer we invest in our employees and develop our talent, giving access to CPD that supports our employees to be the best they can be.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

To be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial information using the Trusts financial and accounting systems and processes, to the standards required by the Trust, the ESFA, Audit Commission and the accountancy profession.

Main Finance Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate financial records as necessary

Accounting and reconciliation of all income paid into the Academy/Trust and prepare for banking

Liaison with employees, parents and third parties concerning payments due in respect of debts (including school trips), the raising of debtor accounts and credit control

Liaise with suppliers to negotiate favourable contract terms

Maintain debtor and creditor control accounts

Maintenance of the School Fund accounts as/if applicable

Lead on Trust finance projects as defined

To guide colleagues in relation to best value practice and efficient use of public monies.

Compliance Best Practice Reporting Requirements

Management of payroll process and ensure payroll is correct through liaison with payroll.

Monthly reconciliation of control accounts, carrying out bank reconciliations and month and year end procedures.

Complete and post month end journals for the Trust. These will include but not be limited to payroll, petty cash and credit card journals.

Ensure monthly management accounts reflect all transactions and are produced on an accruals basis and comply with required practice, presenting the academys true position and bringing material issues to the attention of the school leadership and central finance team.

Month end cut off dates are complied with to enable the central team to produce consolidated month end reports in a timely fashion.

Lead on and prepare financial reports for the academy(s) through supervising Finance Assistant(s).

Benchmark and offer financial insights to the Willow Tree CEO and CFO.

To ensure monthly meetings with Heads reflect a fair presentation of the financial position and the Heads requirements are followed up on a timely basis.

Prepare and monitor accurate monthly cash flow projections monthly.

Assisting the central finance team in the preparation of final accounts for audit.

Budget Monitoring, Forecasting, And Reporting

Assisting the Business Manager and Head in the preparation of the academy budget, in conjunction with the central team in line with the annual budget forecasting calendar.

Be responsible for internal budget holder queries and departmental monitoring.

To help the academy manage performance to ensure close adherence with budgets.

Monitoring of spending against budgets and preparation of reports for budget holders, Senior Leadership Team, and governors.

Relationships And Team Leadership

Establish relationships with Trust leadership as necessary, engaging them in the finance function

Strong Excel and Access skills with the ability to develop templates for team use and disseminate/share knowledge across finance team

Defines priorities for Trust finance team as a whole and allocate work accordingly, gaining colleagues strong commitment through effective supportive behaviours

Initiate actions through the team (e.g. reminding team of deadlines/requirements through the year)

Set the Finance Assistant(s) (As appropriate) clear objectives which are SMART and enable self-development, ensuring the performance management and regular line management support is engaging, relevant and performed on a timely basis.

Flexibility will be required in order to meet changing situations to meet the service area needs.

Support for the trust/schools

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Work in a flexible way to respond to the needs of the trust and to fulfil other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role as and when required.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the trust/schools.

Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as required.

Team responsibilities: all staff are considered part of the overall trust team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade.

From time to time, to meet the needs of the trust, you may be asked but not expected to work hours additional to your normal working hours. The trust will give you as much notice as possible and you will be paid/recompensed for such work.

The candidate must be able to rise to the technical financial challenges, as well as being able to communicate effectively with Senior Leaders and Finance Business colleagues enabling the best possible outcome for children. Maintaining the financial accounting systems across the MAT, ensuring compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook and other key financial guidance and legislative requirements.

Preparing year end working papers/schedules liaising with external auditors and completing year end accounts including relevant notes using DAPA software.

You will possess at least Qualified Accountant status CCAB qualification.

Skilled in effective oral and written communication, the ability to form effective professional relationships including team working, and have good organisational and time management skills.

You will possess at least Qualified Accountant status CCAB qualification.

What the school offers its staff

We are dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great place to work. In order to provide the best for our pupils and families we need to find people already living our Values. In return we will offer you extensive support and CPD; the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Academy Trust; a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team; an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team; a dedicated Governing Body.

Herringthorpe Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated School Finance lead to join our central services team.

We require a CCAB qualified accountant who can lead our finance team to provide high quality financial advice and support to our Headteachers and Trustees and ensure we are fully compliant with all requirements from the Education Skills and Funding Agency. Experience of working with schools finance is highly desirable.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust (MAT).We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children and the finance team provide a key support to each school. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates 15 schools across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Peterborough. As such, joining our MAT means joining an organisation with an array of developmental and career opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

Further benefits include;

• Collaborative approach to working;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• A caring and supportive working environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for



The candidate must be able to rise to the technical financial challenges, as well as being able to communicate effectively with Senior Leaders and Finance Business colleagues enabling the best possible outcome for children. Maintaining the financial accounting systems across the MAT, ensuring compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook and other key financial guidance and legislative requirements.

Preparing year end working papers/schedules liaising with external auditors and completing year end accounts including relevant notes using DAPA software.

Skilled in effective oral and written communication, the ability to form effective professional relationships including team working, and have good organisational and time management skills.

You will possess at least Qualified Accountant status CCAB qualification.



What the school offers its staff



We are dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great place to work. In order to provide the best for our pupils and families we need to find people already living our Values. In return we will offer you extensive support and CPD; the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Academy Trust; a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team; an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team; a dedicated Governing Body.

Herringthorpe Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for



The candidate must be able to rise to the technical financial challenges, as well as being able to communicate effectively with Senior Leaders and Finance Business colleagues enabling the best possible outcome for children. Maintaining the financial accounting systems across the MAT, ensuring compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook and other key financial guidance and legislative requirements.

Preparing year end working papers/schedules liaising with external auditors and completing year end accounts including relevant notes using DAPA software.

Skilled in effective oral and written communication, the ability to form effective professional relationships including team working, and have good organisational and time management skills.

You will possess at least Qualified Accountant status CCAB qualification.



What the school offers its staff



We are dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great place to work. In order to provide the best for our pupils and families we need to find people already living our Values. In return we will offer you extensive support and CPD; the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Academy Trust; a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team; an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team; a dedicated Governing Body.

Herringthorpe Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for



We are looking for someone who:



• Has experience as a finance professional and is looking for a new exciting role
• Has or is working towards an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Has experience of using integrated finance systems
• Has the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Is ambitious and has the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Has good attention to detail and the ability to streamline processes and procedures
• Is an excellent communicator who is confident in dealing with people at all levels
• Has a positive and flexible attitude

















What the school offers its staff



We can offer the successful candidate:



• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported
• Opportunities for CPD, training and progression
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme













Further details about the role

Due to continued growth, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced, self-motivated Finance Manager to join our Central Finance Team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the Senior Finance Manager in the key areas of payroll, financial management and business operations across our Multi-Academy Trust.

Our Central Finance Team operate a hybrid working arrangement. Initially, the role will be based in one of our three secondary schools (Avon Valley Academy, Clarendon Academy or Kingdown School) for at least two days per week. Once full training and induction have taken place, the requirement to be office-based will reduce.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the monthly payroll ensuring information is processed accurately
• Preparation and submission of statutory reports to HMRC and pension providers
• Supporting the Senior Finance Manager with month end routines
• Monitoring budgets at department and school level and providing support to budget holders
• Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s Finance Manual and Academy Trust Handbook



For information about this role please read our Applicant Information Pack. To apply, please visit our Acorn careers page at: (https://www.eteach.com/careers/acorneducationtrust/job/finance-manager-1425907/?lang=en-GB) and complete an application form by the closing date.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 30th June 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post, you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.