Assistant Finance Manager

School Assistant Finance Manager
Outwood Grange Academies Trust seeks a professional, confident individual to join our Finance Team as an Assistant Finance Manager. Working across 2 or more academies in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area. Role to be based at Outwood Academy Hasland Hall or Outwood Academy Kirkby (Driving to other academies will be required)
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, has an excellent aptitude for numbers, with exceptional attention to detail and be a confident communicator. The role requires working at pace and the ability to prioritise and work well under pressure. The successful candidate will have accounting experience and be part-qualified at either CIMA or ACCA. Training via an apprenticeship to L7 could be offered as part of the role dependent on the level of qualification already obtained. Supporting the Finance Manager and wider academies in all aspects of finance, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team.
Experience required:
Knowledge and experience of the financial regulations and accounting standards relevant to academy schools
Knowledge and experience of preparing financial accounts and related information in accordance with all regulations and standards relevant to academy schools
Experience of accounting for VAT
Experience of working positively with non-finance stakeholders and partners
Experience of working in a high perf...