Assistant Financial Controller 

Full time, 37 hours per week.
Level 8, point 36: 41 £45,467–£50,537.
Start date: June 2024.
Closing date: noon, Wednesday 22 May 2024.

Thames Learning Trust are looking to appoint highly motivated, resilient Assistant Financial Controller to join the central finance team based at Baylis Court School in Slough, reporting to the Trust’s Finance Controller. 

The postholder should have gained full or part-qualified status across one of the professionally recognised accountancy qualifications. 

This position will provide budget monitoring and day-to-day accounting information across the Trust to the Finance Controller, budget holders, Principal Finance Officer and Director of Finance. You will provide operational support to the Finance Controller and provide guidance to the transactional function of the Finance team. 

The successful candidate will:

• have a proven track record of excellent financial management and administrative services at a senior level.
• have a professionally recognised accounting qualification 
• have experience of accounting software and Management Information Systems.
• be familiar with Academy School Financial management and governance requirements.
• be able to work independently, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Have experience in financial budget management, monitoring, reporting and account reconciliation;
• be able to meet all statutory and reporting obligations.
• possess excellent communication skills, including written skills 
• use initiative and take direction from the Trust Senior Finance Leadership Team when necessary.

We offer a supportive, forward-thinking dedicated team of colleagues, in an energetic, sociable, and compassionate working environment and ethos. We also offer a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme and Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet Benefit Hub, Cycle to Work, eyecare vouchers and generous annual leave entitlement. 

To apply please visit the website www.thameslearningtrust.co.uk for an application form. 

If you have any questions about the role please contact Kam Ghattaoraya, Finance Controller KGH@bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk.

Closing date is noon, Wednesday 22 May 2024. 

All completed application forms are to be sent to KGH@bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk.

Thames Learning Trust

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all the staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.