Assistant Accountant

You will be part of a fantastic network of Trust business and finance professionals who share best practice and meet regularly to discuss challenges and opportunities. You will be join an experienced and dedicated finance team with a great team ethos, you will not be operating alone as we believe that we can ‘Be better, together’.

The Assistant Accountant reports directly to the Head of Finance and Risk.

Key Tasks and responsibilities

· To support the financial operations of the Good Shepherd Trust.

· To complete month end procedures during any absence periods

· To assist with balance sheet reconciliations

· Assistance with preparation for year-end procedures, liaising with external auditors and providing information as requested.

· Assistance with internal audit requirements, preparing information and demonstrating accounting processes as requested.

· Assist with budget setting and long term planning including updating the budgeting system regularly with payroll changes.

· To assist in producing monthly accounts and budget monitoring reports.

· To assist in monthly cashflow forecasting

General Duties

· To assist with other administrative duties contributing to the smooth running of the finance provision at the Multi Academy Trust.

· Provide finance and administration assistance to other GST Academies when necessary.

· Assist in training new finance staff where appropriate.

· To contribute to the overall ethos, mission, work and aims of the Trust

· To promote the welfare of children and to support school in safeguarding children through relevant policies and procedures.

· To attend and participate in relevant meetings as required and to include updates areas of the job role and profession.

· To participate in training and other learning activities as required.

· Undertake other relevant work and duties deemed appropriate to the role as directed by the Head of Finance and Risk and Chief Finance and Operating Officer.