Total 38 finance banking insurance job vacancies in Stroud, Gloucestershire

Rare and unique permanent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing independent insurance brokers based in Stonehouse. The founder of the company believes in employing the right people for the right jobs and looking after and retaining staff, they are expecting to see rapid growth over the coming years so this really is a great time to join!
This company can offer flexibility, variety and lots of future opportunities along with a fun and fair working environment. Cert CII qualification would be highly beneficial but not essential. Study support will be offered if desired.
The main purpose of the role will be responsible for maintaining and processing client records (including audit checks), issuing documentation, invoicing and handling client payments, handling client and insurer queries including claims issues and processing mid-term adjustments.
For a more experienced candidate, additional duties would include monitoring aged debt, resolution of underwriter account settlement queries, administration of the renewal diary.
They outsource claims handing, compliance, insurer agency management and account reconciliation and receive excellent service on that, so where these issues are touched on above, it is mostly liaising with that provider who then resolve most issues.
Hours - The client can offer flexible working hours. This can be a full or part-time position, dependant on the needs of the successful candidate.
Salary – Extremely competitive & negotiable depending on the level of experience of the successful candidate.
If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please send your CV ASAP outlining your desired salary and hours.

Rare and unique permanent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing independent insurance brokers based in Stonehouse. The founder of the company believes in employing the right people for the right jobs and looking after and retaining staff, they are expecting to see rapid growth over the coming years so this really is a great time to join!
This company can offer flexibility, variety and lots of future opportunities along with a fun and fair working environment. CII qualification would be highly beneficial but not essential.
The purpose of the role will be responsible for maintaining and processing client records (including audit checks), issuing documentation, invoicing and handling client payments, handling client and insurer queries including claims issues and processing mid-term adjustments.
For an appropriately experienced candidate, additional duties would include monitoring aged debt, resolution of underwriter account settlement queries, administration of the renewal diary.
They outsource claims handing, compliance, insurer agency management and account reconciliation and receive excellent service on that, so where these issues are touched on above, it is mostly liaising with that provider who then resolve most issues.
Hours - The client can offer flexible working hours. This can be a full or part-time position, dependant on the needs of the successful candidate.
Salary – This is a crucial appointment for the business therefore the client will pay a very competitive salary and benefits commensurate with the skillset of the successful applicant.
If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply please send your CV ASAP outlining your desired salary and hours.

SAP Content Editor (Finance)

Location: Gloucestershire

Contract: Temporary (5 month initial)

Rate: £300 - £325 Per Day Umbrella

Start date: ASAP

*Hybrid Working - 1 day a week in office*

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority based in Gloucester for a skilled Content Editor. This role is integral to the SAP Cloud implementation programme, focusing on developing and delivering content through EnableNow, particularly within the finance and procurement modules (S4, Ariba). The successful candidate will be responsible for editing and finalising training materials, supporting both face-to-face and virtual training sessions, and collaborating with SMEs to ensure content accuracy. If you have solid experience with SAP and EnableNow, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a major public sector ERP initiative.

Main responsibilities

• Edit and finalise SAP Cloud training content (S4, Ariba) for publication in EnableNow.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure content accuracy and relevance for finance and procurement modules.
• Support the creation and refinement of training materials for both face-to-face sessions and webinars.
• Assist in the delivery of training collateral and ensure it is aligned with the overall implementation strategy.
• Provide ongoing support to the training team in executing successful training sessions.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with EnableNow for content editing and publishing.
• Experience using SAP Cloud modules (S4, Ariba), particularly in finance and procurement.
• Knowledge and use of video editing software to enhance training content delivery.
• Previous experience supporting SAP Cloud implementation in a public sector environment.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

SAP Trainer (Finance)

Location: Gloucestershire

Contract: Temporary (5 month initial)

Rate: £350 - £400 Per Day Umbrella

Start date: ASAP

*Hybrid Working - 1 day a week in office*

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority based in Gloucester for an experienced SAP Trainer. This role focuses on delivering high-quality training for the implementation of SAP Cloud, specifically within the finance and procurement modules (S4, Ariba). The successful candidate will be responsible for developing training materials, conducting face-to-face and virtual sessions, and working closely with programme SMEs to ensure content accuracy. If you have strong SAP experience and a passion for training, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical ERP project in the public sector.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training sessions on SAP Cloud (S4, Ariba) finance and procurement modules.
• Create lesson plans, training materials, and collateral tailored to the ERP implementation requirements.
• Conduct in-person and virtual training (webinars) to diverse stakeholders in a local government setting.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure accurate content and manage training resources in EnableNow.
• Continuously update training content and improve delivery based on participant feedback and system updates.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Cloud modules (S4, Ariba), particularly in finance and procurement.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and deliver training sessions, both in-person and through webinars.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex systems to a diverse audience.
• Collaborative approach to working with SMEs to ensure accurate and relevant training content.
• Desirable: Experience using SAP's EnableNow for content management and publishing.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

SAP Trainer (Finance)

Location: Gloucestershire

Contract: Temporary (5 month initial)

Rate: £300 - £325 Per Day Umbrella

Start date: ASAP

*Hybrid Working - 1 day a week in office*

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority based in Gloucester for a skilled Content Editor. This role is integral to the SAP Cloud implementation programme, focusing on developing and delivering content through EnableNow, particularly within the finance and procurement modules (S4, Ariba). The successful candidate will be responsible for editing and finalising training materials, supporting both face-to-face and virtual training sessions, and collaborating with SMEs to ensure content accuracy. If you have solid experience with SAP and EnableNow, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a major public sector ERP initiative.

Main responsibilities

• Edit and finalise SAP Cloud training content (S4, Ariba) for publication in EnableNow.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure content accuracy and relevance for finance and procurement modules.
• Support the creation and refinement of training materials for both face-to-face sessions and webinars.
• Assist in the delivery of training collateral and ensure it is aligned with the overall implementation strategy.
• Provide ongoing support to the training team in executing successful training sessions.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with EnableNow for content editing and publishing.
• Experience using SAP Cloud modules (S4, Ariba), particularly in finance and procurement.
• Knowledge and use of video editing software to enhance training content delivery.
• Previous experience supporting SAP Cloud implementation in a public sector environment.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established construction SME to recruit a hands-on and dynamic Finance Manager to join their close-knit team in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. A varied accounting role supervising a finance assistant reporting directly to the Managing Director. A permanent finance role where you can really make the position your own, manage your own workload, and support process improvement as the business grows further. Open to finance professionals who are qualified by experience or part-qualified/qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve managing and administering the group accounts in the financial system, including preparation of consolidated management accounts, year-end preparation to trail balance including depreciation, asset movements, stock, work in progress with detailed reporting. You will support annual audit compliance, process VAT reconciliations and returns across the group, and record income/expenditure. You will reconcile banks, loans and credit cards, process weekly/monthly expenses, reconcile intercompany balances, produce creditor reports, manage the purchase ledger processes, journal processing, along with construction industry scheme administration. You will provide reporting for allocation of costs, assist with ad-hoc analysis, be involved in monthly payroll processing, and support/supervise the finance assistant. You will support the FD and Senior Management Team with ad-hoc projects and financial duties. The position will be tailored around the right candidate.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this hands-on Finance Manager role, you will need experience within a similar position, used to varied and hands-on accounting roles and adaptable to business needs. Experience working within small to medium-sized companies, managing workloads and meeting deadlines. Strong communication skills to build relationships both internally and externally with non-financial management, with experience in financial systems and MS Excel skills. Ideally, you will be part-qualified/qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience. You will be a positive and proactive team member, who is comfortable suggesting/implementing improvements. Experience with CIS, the construction/property sectors and Sage line 50 would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Finance Manager role offers a salary between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Full-time hours, however part-time could be considered for the right finance professional. A great opportunity to really add value to a growing construction business, where you can really take ownership of your duties supporting a close-knit team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Title: Finance Assistant (Hybrid working) Contract: Full Time, Term time only, plus inset days, plus two additional weeks Salary: Grade C (£27,964-£30,146) Actual starting salary £25,173 Start: November 2024 What we are looking for: Are you numerically minded, enjoy working in a busy environment and would like to support two Primary academies in the East Bristol area? If so, we are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our supportive and talented team at Cabot Learning Federation. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will ensure all procedures are carried out accurately and in accordance with CLF and academy policies and requirements, Department for Education (DfE) guidance and appropriate legislation. They will act as first point of contact for general finance queries from academy staff, suppliers, parents, and the CLF central team. This role is offered on a full-time hybrid basis, the successful candidate will be expected to travel between sites in Fishponds, Stoke Gifford and Kingswood as well as some days spent working from home. Your opportunity: You will be a part of a diverse Federation, working alongside professional and inspirational people. The Cabot learning Federation are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for every young person we educate which you can be a part of. You will have access to our generous benefits package including excellent annual leave entitlement, access to our pension scheme and a number of other well-being benefits. You will be working within a large multi-academy trust which provides dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to gain experience within other departments and CLF functions. About the Cabot Learning Federation: The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, thirteen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools. CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are proud to be part of diverse communities in the region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupil’s needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds. How to Apply:
The job description and person specification for this role can be found on the CLF careers website. Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’ on this page and then logging into your account/registering for an account. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application. Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account. Copies of all correspondence will also appear under the ‘messages’ section, in the event that emails are being directed to a ‘junk’ or ‘trash’ folder please make regular checks on the status of an application. Safeguarding and pre-employment checks:
The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

Your new company
A successful insurance company based in Cheltenham is looking for an Insurance Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis as an apprentice.

Your new role
Day to day you will be responsible for document creation, gathering information from files and using the data to complete document templates for distribution internally and externally.

Your main job role will be data entry and updating information onto relevant systems.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a determined and committed individual with great attention to detail.
A positive and wanting to learn attitude.

What you'll get in return
After you pass your probation, you will have the flexibility of working from home 2 days a week. This role is offering £22,000 as you will be starting as an apprentice.
The client offers a very competitive benefit package.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Job Title: Finance Assistant Salary: CSET 10 £25,584 FTE, £22,375 prorated Working hours: 35 hours per week, 41 weeks per year Working weeks: Term time, INSET days + 2 weeks Contract type: Maternity cover
Here at The Castle School Education Trust (CSET) we are on a journey to making each of our nine schools a great school. We are a progressive and agile workforce looking for a motivated and efficient Finance Assistant to join our committed finance team and support Downend School, Westerleigh Road, Downend, BS16 6XA which is easily commutable from Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Wales. This is a temporary term time role to cover maternity leave with some additional weeks in the school holidays, so you will need to be able to commit to working 35 hours, 41 weeks of the year. We also offer an attractive defined benefit local pension scheme. You will be based from the school but there is flexibility to be able to work from home when needed; you will sometimes be expected to attend team meetings in the CSET Partnership offices.
The Person It is essential that you can prioritise your workload whilst working unsupervised and be open to supporting other areas of the finance team. You will be personable and able to build and maintain relationships with your colleagues and stakeholders.
The Role Reporting to one of our Finance Business Partners, you will be providing administrative and transactional support to the finance team and schools. This will include: raising purchase orders and processing purchase invoices liaising with school staff to help them to manage their budgets assisting parents with access to and issues with the online payment system raising sales invoices and ensuring good credit control bank reconciliations
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am on 18th September. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child As a Disability Confident Employer, CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established and successful manufacturing group to recruit a dynamic and experienced Finance Business Partner based in their Stonehouse, Gloucestershire office. A progressive role offering career development where you will take responsibility for working directly with operational management providing daily/weekly/monthly performance analysis on key business metrics. Open to qualified/part-qualified accountants or qualified by experienced finance professionals, with business partnering experience.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve business partnering with operational team, driving/supporting bottom line improvements, providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business strategies. You will act as a financial advisor, offering general financial support to commercial decision makers, take ownership of operational budgets, implementation of weekly/monthly reporting to the business on KPI's, with emphasis on cost per unit metrics. You prepare month-end variance analysis, undertake project-based work for specific strategies/business initiatives, and be involved in internal/external audit. You will be involved in ad-hoc duties and financial analysis, as well as deputising for the Finance Manager when required.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this progressive Finance Business Partner role, you will be part qualified/qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience with business partnering experience. Strong MS excel skills, effective communication skills to partner at all levels both internally/externally and with non-financial management, with the capacity to influence others. You will be accurate and numerate, willing to learn, and keen to develop further in your accounting career. Experience with SAP and within the manufacturing sector would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Finance Business Partner role is offering a salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. Competitive benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a holiday purchase scheme, a generous company pension, private healthcare, a health shield wellness programme, on-site parking, flexible start/finish times, early finish on a Friday, progression/development and more. A great opportunity to really add value and develop in a leading manufacturing Group.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen, as Hays has exclusively partnered with a fast-growing and well-established energy business to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and hardworking finance team based in Cheltenham. The role will be to support with Accounts Payable duties, such as processing of invoices, dealing with bank transactions, maintaining purchase orders and managing the accounts inbox.

Work hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break and the salary on offer is between £25k and £28k.

Hybrid working is offered in this role, allowing you to work 2 days on-site and 3 from home.

Your new role
As Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• To check, post and reconcile high volumes of supplier invoices, credit notes, statements, whilst also assisting the team with posting bank and transactional data
• You will be involved in processing both stock and non-stick vendor invoices for payments, ensuring a three-way match between invoices, receipts and purchase orders
• To carry out checks before onboarding and reconciling them upon request, ensuring any missed invoices or payments are identified
• To liaise with internal and external stakeholders in order to rectify invoice discrepancies in a time-efficient manner to meet deadlines
• As Finance Assistant, you will also perform various ad-hoc administration duties

What you'll need to succeed

• To have previous experience in a similar role, whilst ensuring strong attention to detail and accuracy
• To have worked within a team in a previous role
• The ability to problem-solve and demonstrate analytical skills
• Previous experience using MS packages such as Excel, Word, Outlook and experience working with an accounting package

What you'll get in return

• 27 day holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Long Term Incentive Plan
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work salary scheme
• Workplace nursery salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership
• Training opportunities and relevant course sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
• Employee referral scheme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen. Hays is collaborating with a well-established leading supplier based in Gloucester. We are now looking for a Finance Assistant with credit control and purchase ledger experience to support our client on a full-time and permanent basis, in their finance team, due to continued growth within the business.Work hours for this position are typically 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week with a one-hour lunch.
Your new role
As a Finance Assistant, in this particular role, you will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• To chase debt from clients
• You will post receipts and deal with expenses
• Processing purchase invoices and statement reconciliations
• To ensure both the purchase ledger and sales ledger runs smoothly
• As Finance Assistant, you will also liaise with sites to resolve queries and gather information
• Carry out verbal and written communications with both suppliers and customers

Support the wider finance team and Finance Managers with general admin and ad hoc duties

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be a successful candidate in light of the Accounts Assistant position, you will need:

• Proficiency in Excel and accounting packages such as, Sage 200
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• To have at least one year of experience working in a similar role or in a finance team
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to be self-sufficient, prioritise workload and to be organised

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive the following:

• 23 days holiday plus bank
• Company pension
• Private health insurance
• To be part of a growing business
• On-site parking
• Death in Service
• Long term sickness scheme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Broker - Insurance for High-Growth Scale-Ups!

Join an innovative insurance broker that's rapidly growing! Founded just two years ago, our client achieved £11.5 million in gross written premium (GWP) last year and is on track to reach £20 million this year, aiming for £100 million by 2028. With clients including leading tech scale-ups and B-Corp status achieved in 2022, they are expanding quickly and looking for talented individuals to join their dynamic team.

You'll manage clients from initial prospecting to policy placement, providing exceptional service throughout. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, obtaining and communicating quotations, and ensuring all insurance needs are met. You'll work with leads generated via referrals and the internal marketing team, reviewing policy details to ensure optimal coverage.

The ideal candidate will have insurance broking experience, especially in Professional Indemnity, Cyber, and Tech sectors, with strong knowledge of key insurable risks. Excellent people skills, a confident telephone manner, and the ability to think innovatively are crucial. Experience with Acturis is a plus.

This role offers the chance to shape your role and make a significant impact in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment. Benefits include share ownership opportunities, a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, 25 days of paid holiday, your birthday off, and up to 10 days per year for volunteering. Join this dynamic team and help transform the insurance industry for high-growth scale-ups!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
A passionate accountancy firm who are industry experts and give a personal approach to accounting and tax. They are a close-knit team with a relaxed and friendly environment to make all staff feel valued and part of the family business. They are recruiting for an ambitious and enthusiastic Finance and Practice Manager to join the team in Evesham.

Your new role
Your responsibilities will include -
Overall management responsibility for the finance function.
Production of monthly management accounts, KPI's and other financial reports.
Compliance with the ICAEW and other regulatory requirements.
Providing commercial support to the teams across all the offices.
Managing facilities, IT and HR.
Managing and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
Management of the sales ledger including direct debit collections and credit control.
Expenses and disbursement management for the firm.
Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
Continued development of internal systems and the practice database.
Support with adhoc projects and the continued growth of the business.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll have at least 2 years post qual experience within a Practice.
Knowledge of accountancy software such as Xero. An enthusiastic and dedicated attitude. A willingness to travel, so a driving licence is essential.

What you'll get in return
They have very flexible working hours, and you get to finish at 2.30pm on a Friday! As well as a competitive salary, you will get lots of opportunity to progress within the firm as they like to build and retain their talent. There are social events, birthday lunches, fresh fruit, coffee runs and an extra day off for your Birthday!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Job Title: Finance Manager
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: L1-L5 (£47,185 - £52,074)
Start: 22 July 2024
The Cabot Learning Federation is a mature multi-academy trust (MAT) of 35 academies in the South West of England.
The fundamental mission of the CLF is that its work will bear the hallmarks of excellence in all that it does in supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
We are now seeking to recruit a qualified accountant to join our central finance team as a Finance Manager. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team, with responsibility for providing finance business partnering to a mix of primary and secondary academies.
What we are looking for:
Working closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in a Finance Business Partner capacity, you will be confident in presenting financial information to non-finance staff, working comfortably with complex data, and analysing to support and inform decision making. To be successful in the post, you will have the ability to build excellent working relationships with a variety of both central and academy-based staff. Working as part of the Central Finance Team the role will include a broad range of duties with a clear focus on budget setting, supporting with budget management and the production of management accounts.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager you will provide professional capacity to the Finance Manager Team and support your academies in a varied and wide-ranging role ensuring effective budget management and reporting. You will provide financial leadership to Principals and the wider academy Senior Leadership team, delivering timely advice and support in the resolution of financial issues. You will have the determination to improve processes, drive change and be prepared to challenge when required to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.
The post is full time (37 hours per week) although we would be happy to consider applicants who would like to work 30 + hours per week, and / or who would be interested in term time only plus 4 weeks and insets.
Within Finance we operate a hybrid working arrangement, where you would join us in our head office twice a week, with visits to academies as required.
About the Cabot Learning Federation:
The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, thirteen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.
CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We are proud to be part of diverse communities in the region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupil’s needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.How to Apply:
To Apply, you will need to click the 'Apply Now' button on this page, which will redirect you to the CLF advert page. Within the CLF advert page, you can download and review the job description and person specification and then register/login to apply for the role.
CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.
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.
Safeguarding and pre-employment checks:
The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.