Financial Controller

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, well-qualified and skilled individual to join our successful and growing Trust. This is a key role overseeing the finance function and ensuring regulatory compliance, as well as working in partnership with a distinct group of schools.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will need to demonstrate appreciable experience of financial management and control. You should be accustomed to working with accounting standards and be able to make improvements within the function and within the finances of your school. A flexible attitude with strong relationship-building skills is essential. Applicants should ideally be qualified accountants or be qualified by experience in a similar role. Familiarity with the education sector would be a distinct advantage.

What the school offers its staff

The chance to work in a highly successful and positive Trust which achieves excellent results.
The opportunity to work with a diverse range of colleagues.
A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.

Further details about the role

How to apply

Please go to the ‘Join Us’ section of our website where you can download the job description and person specification. If you would prefer a telephone conversation before applying, please email the recruitment inbox and this can be arranged. Please note that CVs are not accepted. No agencies, please.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

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We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

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The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.