Trust Accountant – Xavier Catholic Education TrustFull time 36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year – flexible working/term-time consideredXCET 10 £42,324 - £45,945 depending on experience (FTE £45,680 - £49,588 pa)Based centrally in Chertsey.The Xavier Catholic Education Trust are looking to appoint a Trust Accountant to provide financial support for all schools within the Trust. The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant with a passion for delivering high quality results in all aspects of finance. The Trust Accountant will support the Head of Finance in the financial management of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust. Leading the consolidation of monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts and annual budget, supporting school finance leads throughout. Supporting the preparation of audited statutory consolidated accounts, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. The Trust Accountant will be a key point of contact for all Central Finance Managers and School Business Managers, ensuring they model best practice and are compliant with regulation and the Trust's financial systems and controls. Xavier Catholic Education TrustThe Xavier Catholic Education Trust (XCET) is a Surrey based, Catholic Trust currently made up of three secondary schools and sixteen primary schools. The Xavier Catholic Education Trust is a dynamic, highly effective trust of successful schools providing the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos. We support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential. The Xavier Catholic Education Trust also leads the Teach SouthEast partnership and is a Teaching School Hub. Our mission is to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all the children in our schools. We follow the example and teachings of Christ and everything we do will be inspired by gospel values. We strive for excellence in all areas of our work and cherish every child in our care. The Central team supports the schools across a wide spectrum of areas including Finance, HR, Estates, communication, Teaching & Learning and support for children with additional needs. The team are based at Salesian School in Chertsey.
Should you require any further information, or would like to discuss the role further, please feel free to call Ceri Murray at the Xavier head office. Thank you.Applications by application form only.
Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 11th February 2025 Interviews: Interviews to be confirmed. Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process. Start Date: As soon as possible.