Qualifications
- AAT Level 3 (or equivalent experience) and GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Experience in a finance role, including management accounts, budgeting, cash management, and financial controls
- Experience managing or supervising a small finance team
- Strong IT skills, particularly advanced Excel, and experience using finance systems (Sage experience desirable)
- Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT, and financial compliance (academy sector experience is desirable)
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A collaborative, professional approach, with a commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and supporting schools across multiple sites
