The Finance Officer (Accounting Technician) sits in the Central Finance Team at Corinium Education Trust, supporting its schools with financial records and budget processes. Core work covers financial accounting and reconciliations, journal preparation, VAT returns, fixed asset administration, month-end and year-end close, and audit preparation. The post is for someone with strong technical accounting skills, working alongside the Finance Manager and wider Trust colleagues; an AAT Level 4 is preferred but significant finance experience also counts. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Maintain accurate financial records
- Carry out financial accounting and reconciliations
- Prepare journals and manage the ledger
- Prepare VAT returns and administer fixed assets
- Run month-end and year-end financial processes
- Prepare for audit and ensure compliance
- Reconcile payroll and other financial data
- Support budget management processes
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations
- Support financial systems and process improvement
- Support Trust financial planning and forecasting
- Contribute to financial governance and internal controls
What’s required
Experience
- Experience in a finance, accounting or financial administration environment
Skills & knowledge
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Nice to have
- AAT Level 4 or equivalent, or significant relevant finance experience in its place
What’s offered
- Membership of Schools Mutual, providing health and wellbeing support
- Access to professional development and training
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work across a diverse and successful family of schools
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
