We are seeking to appoint a VAT Accountant to join our busy finance team, working closely with the Bursar and Chief Accountant. The role will involve providing assistance with the smooth and successful management of the school’s VAT obligations. This is a full-time post, starting as soon as possible.
Why work at Forest?
There are many benefits of working at Forest School:
Key benefits include:
* A CPD budget far beyond that offered in the maintained sector, and a culture fully committed to evidence-based teaching and learning development.
* A beautiful working environment, you will be surrounded by ancient woodland and a variety of architecturally significant Georgian, Victorian and modernist buildings.
* The chance to work with motivated, rounded, and intelligent pupils and colleagues in a very happy, purposeful, and ambitious setting.
* Opportunities to benefit from regular and comprehensive Professional Development Review, including access to StepLab, LinkedIn Learning and the National College to support further professional development.
* A leadership mentoring programme for new Heads of Department.
* The chance to develop other skills and areas of interest in support of Forest’s extensive Activities and Co-Curricular Programme.
* Holiday entitlement far beyond that offered in the maintained sector (on average, 17 weeks).
* Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme.
* An assigned staff laptop.
* Free three course hot lunch in our beautiful staff diner (with a takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day.
* 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13.
* Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre, Forest’s outstanding on-site gym and leisure facility.
* A well-established staff forum, with an assigned representative, and a dedicated staff well-being committee.
* Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme.
* Contribution towards private medical insurance fees.
* Membership of a generous pension scheme.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.
Closing Date: 11th November 2024, 08:00am
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr