We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified accountant who is interested in widening their remit within to include additional financial management and accounting responsibilities. The overall purpose of this post is to ensure that The Gallery Trust is sustainable and has the financial infrastructure and resources to deliver its strategic and operational priorities.
About Us
The Gallery Trust is a highly successful and expanding Trust and has grown from a single special academy in 2013 to the largest special school MAT in Oxfordshire with seven schools across the county. The Trust is continuing to grow, with a further free special school in Faringdon in the pre-opening stage and a wide range of exciting services and growth initiatives under way, including our Outreach offer and Training Hub. Our schools deserve high calibre support so they can continue to move forward, and this new role, with its broad remit across finance, will be an integral and vital part of our central team.
About the Role
In this role you will work alongside the Executive team in; overseeing the revenue income of The Gallery Trust; preparing, managing and monitoring the Trust’s Central capital and revenue budget; overseeing and managing the operational finance function and fulfilling statutory and regulatory finance and audit requirements. This provides the perfect opportunity for an experienced accountant to broaden and extend their financial management knowledge, understanding and skill set at a trust-wide level.
Several of the key responsibilities include:
* Accountable for ensuring the provision of the consolidated financial reporting to enable TGT to achieve its aims and objectives through the effective and efficient management of its financial resources.
* Work with the CEO and Executive on the design and development the strategic roadmap for the finance service across TGT, prepare a fully costed delivery plan and successfully implement the plan in a timely manner.
* To promote best practice and ensure compliance with the financial processes and procedures set out in the policies of TGT and Academy Trust Handbook.
* The Head of Finance will have a key role in the financial leadership and management of TGT, working with the Executive, and will have effective responsibility for the following:
* Financial statements including the submission of all statutory returns to the DfE within set deadlines.
* Preparing management accounts monthly in line with the requirements of the Academy Trust Handbook and reporting to the Executive, Finance and Audit Committee and the Board of Trustees.
* Financial compliance with the requirements of the Academy Trust Handbook and audit requirements.
* TGT and Academy budget preparation and submission in line with the Trust and DfE requirements.
About You
* Professional accountancy qualification – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
* Educated to degree level or substantial, equivalent level of work experience
* A successful track record in management accountancy
* Experience of managing a finance function, covering all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, accounting, cash flow, payments, invoicing, reconciliations and reporting
* Experience of managing and building high performing teams
* Experience of implementing finance strategies
* Experience of working with a range of stakeholders to promote best financial management
* Understanding of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and compliance processes
How to Apply
To find more information about the job role please see the candidate information pack on our website
To apply for this post, please email an application form to application@thegallerytrust.co.uk
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9:00am on Monday 10 February 2025.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25 February 2025.
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.