Job role includes

• Preparation of the monthly management accounts and year end
• To assist with preparation of the draft budget, the annual financial statements and returns to the DfE and ESFA, adhering to reporting deadlines
• To review, monitor and advise budget holders regarding their budgets
• To provide guidance and awareness of financial matters and responsibilities, procedures and systems to staff, highlighting improper practice
• To be responsible for, and carry out where appropriate, all accounting procedures and resolve problems, including: the operation of all accounts ensuring monthly reconciliations
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for improving value
• To review monthly payroll for accuracy and ensure all HMRC and pension returns are sent
• To coordinate Trust insurance claims monitoring the income due in until the claim settled in full
• To ensure all income due to the Trust is promptly invoiced and manage the procedure for credit control of any outstanding debts
• To attend training courses, relating to the post, particularly in the area of financial matters
• To observe the principles of confidentiality
• Reviewing the processes of finance staff to ensure compliance and making recommendations for changes to improve processes
• Attend Local governing board meetings to present financial reports
• To assist with benchmarking data for the Trust including key financial and operational indicators
• To manage the collation of data