Accountant

Accountant
Claires Court School, Maidenhead

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic accountant to join our highly committed and professional team. The purpose of the role is to work in partnership with the Head of Finance to support the EMT and Principals by providing financial information, financial management and legal compliance to ensure the overall financial security, prosperity and long-term sustainability of Claires Court School.

As an accountant your role will be to assist in continuous improvements to support better decision-making within the school environment. You will also play a lead role in all aspects of Value-added Tax (VAT) to optimise processes, systems, relationships with HMRC and facilitate a shared understanding within the school. This full-time post is required as soon as possible and ideally before December 2024 in readiness for the VAT changes.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA) with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. 
• Have a sound knowledge of accounting standards and proven experience in financial reporting and in the preparation of management accounts, forecasts and statutory accounts.
• Relevant experience working with VAT and able to explain complex VAT concepts to both Finance and non-Finance colleagues.
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate financial data at all levels of an organisation.
• A passion for working in an education setting and commitment to our purpose and vision of a school in the independent school sector.
• Someone who sees finance as an enabler and can think creatively and innovatively to progress our most important outcomes for the community we serve.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a clear focus on customer service and an ability to inspire confidence to aid senior management in making financial decision making.

Above all, you must want the best for our pupils. In return, we offer a positive working environment, supportive colleagues, and regular professional development and training opportunities.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found in our application pack using the link below.

Applications must be received by 8.00 am on Monday 14 October 2024.

Please apply early, as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint prior to the closing date.