PLEASE NOTE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE IN A TRUST IS A MUST The main responsibilities of this position will be to: · To prepare revenue and capital annual management accounts the Trust. · To undertake regular revenue and capital budget monitoring for the Trust. · To provide financial information for statutory and non-statutory financial returns. · To oversee the necessary procedures for the closure of the annual accounts. · To provide information for internal/external audit as required. · To maintain the Trust financial ledger in accordance with the ESFA chart of accounts. The successful candidate will have CAAB Accountant qualification Highly computer literate, with a strong working knowledge of Excel, SharePoint, Outlook and Teams and the ability to manipulate data easily. Working knowledge of using SAGE 200 Excellent Report writing skills Demonstrating an excellent service culture, with a friendly, professional manner. Diplomacy, patience and clear written and spoken communication. Good working knowledge of VAT. High levels of confidentiality and professionalism. An interest in education and a commitment to the ethos of the school. Experience of having worked in a school/ Academy Trust environment (Essential)