Greenwellgleeson are working with an education sector to recruit a part time accountant to cover maternity leave for 12 months. This role is 3 days per week and is flexible on days and hours to suit the successful individual.Working closely with the Business Manager, this role will involve being responsible for efficient and accurate preparation and presentation of financial records and management information.:Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepare Statutory Financial Statements, including profit and loss and balance sheet accountsProduce termly management accountsProduce quarterly VAT returnsCompile accruals and prepayment schedulesProduce annual cash flow forecast and update monthlyReconcile all accounts in FMS ensuring completion of journals and adequate record keeping by responsible team membersAssist with the production of annual budgetsComplete and reconcile monthly bank reconciliationsReconcile payroll accounts and carryout journal input as requiredCarry out month end and year end processes in SIMS and FMMaintain deposits spreadsheetMaintain school asset registerAssist with producing financial commentaries as requiredAttend and present at Finance Committee meetings as requiredMonitor and evaluate financial information systems and make recommendations for improvementsProvide guidance on the implementation of corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls.To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the school.Essential Skills RequiredQualified or Part Qualified AccountantProficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, and specifically Excel spreadsheets and databasesFlexibility in working patternPrevious experience in a similar finance roleAttention to detail, accuracy and completing all tasks to a high standard Ability to work calmly under pressure and to strict deadlinesDesirable skillsExperience of working for a charityExperience of working in a schoolExperience of using SIMS FMS accounting systemsGreenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website www.greenwellgleeson.co.uk
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Greenwell Gleeson
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Greenwell Gleeson is seeking a part-time accountant for a 12-month maternity cover in the education sector, requiring 3 flexible working days per week.
- The role involves preparing statutory financial statements, management accounts, and VAT returns, along with various reconciliation tasks.
- Candidates should be a qualified or part-qualified accountant with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have previous experience in a similar finance role.
- The position offers a salary of £40,000 per annum, prorated based on the part-time hours worked.
- Ideal candidates will possess attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and may have desirable experience in charity or school finance.
