Financial Controller

Job Description

Job title - Financial ControllerSalary range: spine: Point 44-48 (£48,843 - £53,365)Location/s: All Group sites as requiredHours/work pattern: 37 hours, Full timeLondon South East Education GroupWe are a social enterprise which goes beyond simply delivering education. Every part of our group focuses on ensuring that every student is nurtured to help them flourish and achieve their full potential. We are also determined to make a difference to our communitiesby improving economic and social health, generating social value by working closely with our partners, students, staff and stakeholders. Our mission is helping to shape what we teach, how we do business, how we develop our staff and how we support our learners.The RoleA Part Qualified Accountant is required to support the Deputy Group Director of Finance (DGFD) in driving business performance to meet all financial targets and KPIs, ensuring the solvency and profitability of each group entity. This role has the responsibilityfor directly managing the Processing Team ensuring an efficient, effective and high performing service is provided. This role will deputise for the DGFD, be heavily involved in stakeholder reporting, budget planning, business analysis and modelling.Skills and ExperienceThe ideal candidate will be a CCAB or CIMA part qualified accountant with excellent modelling skills. To be successful in this role, youll need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with internal andexternal stakeholders including senior management and auditors. Youll also have exceptional organisational skills, able to work to tight deadlines combined with excellent analytical, good IT, and advanced spreadsheet skills.BenefitsThe benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pensionschemes, including employer contributions (Teachers Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticketloan. You will have access to an onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments. We are investors in people accredited and committed to professional development of our staff members.Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year ad winning the Contribution to the Local Community award.If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us.How to apply:Please apply via the apply button shown. You would need to type the vacancy name on the search bar to view the full vacancy details and apply.As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a ChildrensBarred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure orprovide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Colleges DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.Closing date: 20/3/2023Interviews: 24/3/2023To apply for the role of Financial Controller, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.