Are you an experienced financeprofessional looking for an opportunity to develop your accounting andsupervisory skills within a high-performing multi-academy trust?
The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking amotivated and organised Finance Officer to join our central financeteam. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting thetrust's financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurateaccounting processes, and exceptional service delivery across our establishments.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Accountant, youwill be responsible for coordinating the trust's day-to-day financial andaccounting activities, ensuring financial information is processed, recordedand reported accurately. You Will supervise and allocate work to FinanceAdministrators, maintain compliance with trust Financial Procedures, andprovide guidance and support to finance colleagues across the Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervisingand supporting Finance Administrators.
- Ensuringcompliance with Financial Procedures and accounting controls.
- Managingbank reconciliations and payment processes.
- Actingas a key point of contact for finance and procedure queries.
- Maintainingaccurate financial records and controls.
- Drivingcontinuous improvement within finance processes and systems.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Arecognised accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or is currentlystudying towards qualification.
- Experiencein a finance, accounting, or financial administration environment.
- Previoussupervisory or team leadership experience.
- StrongICT skills, including advanced Excel and financial management systems.
- Excellentorganisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competingpriorities.
- Strongcommunication skills and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
- Knowledgeof academy or school finance would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Finance Officer in Morley employer: The Gorse Academies Trust
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training, a generous benefits package including pension schemes, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Located in the heart of Leeds, this Alternative Provision setting not only prioritises the well-being of its students but also invests in the growth and satisfaction of its team, making it a rewarding place to work.
